Credit card -- Problem with a purchase shown on your statement -- Complaint #8163954
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8163954
Company: Citibank, N.A.
Product: Credit card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement
Sub-Issue: Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
State: Maryland
ZIP Code: 217XX
Date Received: 2024-01-16T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-01-16T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/2023, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX dispatched an unlicensed plumber named XXXX XXXX XXXX, who came to my house and did extensive damage to my heater while trying to fix it. His supervisor named XXXX was called to address the situation, promised to return and fix the heater and asked for credit card number " just in case, so we know we will get paid when we finish the job ''. No permission or authorization, written or implied, was given to XXXX XXXX. No amount of charge was discussed. XXXX XXXX then went on to charge my account {$320.00} without my authorization. I immediately reported the fraudulent/unauthorized charge to XXXX Bank XXXX but XXXX just XXXX in favor of the merchant without any investigation of the facts. Please see attached documents, including the copy of the complaint filed against XXXX XXXX via Better Business Bureau, receipt of complaint filed with MD Attorney General 's office and a receipt for submission of the complaint to Maryland Department XXXX XXXX to investigate XXXX XXXX for hiring and dispatching unlicensed plumbers in the State of Maryland. Note that despite large amount of evidence to support my claim of unauthorized charge by merchant, XXXX still ruled in their favor. I request a chargeback and full refund of money which was embezzled from me by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8163954 about?
Complaint #8163954 was filed against Citibank, N.A. regarding Credit card specifically about Problem with a purchase shown on your statement. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-01-16T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Citibank, N.A. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with monetary relief". 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?
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Can I see other complaints against Citibank, N.A.?
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Disclaimer
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