Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan -- Vehicle was repossessed or sold the vehicle -- Complaint #7336577
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7336577
Company: Tmx Finance LLC
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan
Sub-Product: Title loan
Issue: Vehicle was repossessed or sold the vehicle
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 33782
Date Received: 2023-08-01T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-08-01T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: No
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
To whom it may concern at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), I am writing to file an urgent and distressing complaint against InstaLoan XXXX XXXX XXXX FL, concerning their predatory lending practices and the devastating loss of personal property, including cherished keepsakes of my late wife. In a period of financial hardship, I was coerced into taking out a title loan with InstaLoan to pay off an amount of {$2500.00} within 30 days. The terms were designed to exploit vulnerable borrowers, imposing an exorbitant {$300.00} reactivation fee every month if it can not be paid in full, rendering it virtually impossible to repay the loan on time. As fate would have it, I was unable to meet the stringent repayment schedule, leading to the repossession of my vehicle. But the anguish did not end there ; upon the repossession, InstaLoans tow service, who had possession of my vehicle for less than XXXX XXXX, took it upon themselves to clear it of my belongings. I recently became homeless so there were many things of value inside of it. It included work tools that have disappeared, {$300.00} sunglasses that I never received and keepsakes from my wife who passed away exactly a year prior. They gave me no time to come there and remove my belongings. Of utmost heartbreak is the loss of irreplaceable keepsakes that once belonged to my beloved wife, who XXXX XXXX XXXX. These cherished items held immense sentimental value and were an irreplaceable connection to her memory. It is nothing short of devastating to know that they have been carelessly destroyed, tossed into big black garbage bags without any regard for their significance. Furthermore, InstaLoan violated my rights by disposing of my personal property without proper notification or a reasonable opportunity to retrieve my belongings. I reached out within XXXX hours of the repossession, only to be met with the agonizing revelation that my keepsakes were already in black garbage bags. I implore the CFPB to investigate the predatory lending practices employed by InstaLoan, which led to my financial distress and the loss of my treasured belongings. This distressing experience has left an indelible impact on my emotional well-being, amplifying the grief of losing my wife and causing further hardship. I earnestly seek justice and restitution for the wrongful actions of InstaLoan, urging the CFPB to take decisive action to prevent such predatory practices from harming other vulnerable individuals in the future. Please, help bring attention to this disheartening situation and hold InstaLoan accountable for their egregious actions, ensuring that no one else has to endure such emotional suffering and property loss in the pursuit of fair treatment and justice. I am considering legal action as well. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7336577 about?
Complaint #7336577 was filed against Tmx Finance LLC regarding Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan specifically about Vehicle was repossessed or sold the vehicle. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-08-01T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Tmx Finance LLC respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was not 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 (Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Tmx Finance LLC?
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Disclaimer
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