Checking or savings account -- Opening an account -- Complaint #7079661
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7079661
Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Savings account
Issue: Opening an account
Sub-Issue: Unable to open an account
State: Washington
ZIP Code: 98107
Date Received: 2023-06-06T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-06-06T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, I received a suspicious phishing email with Capitol One font claiming the bank intended to close newly opened savings account. The next day, I called customer service and encountered a nightmare. A customer service person in the Fraud Department who identified himself as XXXX accused me of identity theft and fraudently opening an account. I immediately stated he had no right to make such a claim because Capital One had already verified my valid Washington State driving licence and social security number in addition to confirming that I already had a valid account from XXXX. XXXX proceeded to provide misleading and contradictory information about security protocol even after he had verified my personal information. The entire conversation devolved into a power struggle where XXXX continuously badgered me because he did not believe me and he refused to accept valid state and federally issued documents. Moreover, he did not provide any answers when queried about Capitol One 's demands for constant verification on new accounts and why did Capitol One threaten to close an account after I had verified all the requisite information. To add insult to injury none of the Capitol One customer service provided any detailed information to explain why the financial institution made the decision to flag my account and later accuse me of fraud. I will vigorously pursue all legal options to preserve my integrity and ensure that Capitol One immediately discontinues slandering my reputation with false accusations of fraud. Furthermore, since this issue has elements of a XXXX dynamic, I will enlist support of civil rights agencies to safeguard my rights and reputation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7079661 about?
Complaint #7079661 was filed against Capital One Financial Corporation regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Opening an account. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-06-06T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Capital One Financial Corporation respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Checking or savings account) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Capital One Financial Corporation?
Yes, visit the Capital One Financial Corporation company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/capital-one-financial-corporation to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.