Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #8618810
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8618810
Company: Wells Fargo & Company
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: Iowa
ZIP Code: 50125
Date Received: 2024-03-23T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-03-23T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
Thought that I was purchasing a classic XXXX XXXX that was for sale on XXXX XXXX from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX XXXX South Dakota. A wire transfer was made in the amount of {$23000.00} ( with assistance of Wells Fargo XXXX, XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX eased my tension of potential scam/fraud when she stated that the account the money was being transferred to was a Wells Fargo Customer , account # XXXX routing # XXXX The transaction was completed and no car was shipped and/or received. Local Police, XXXX XXXX SD XXXX XXXX XXXX, Iowa, South Dakota and Florida 's Attorney Generals have been notified. Claim has been filed with FBI, FTC as well as a Wire Recall ( funds not returned ) with Wells Fargo. I h ave exhausted all legal and financial resources in trying to get my money returned. I want to thank anyone on your team in adv ance for their time and any assistance they can provide. Very Sincerely, XXXX XXXX aka XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX Please note : These funds were from an VA XXXX XXXX XXXX that had just been awarded. An injury in XXXX while XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8618810 about?
Complaint #8618810 was filed against Wells Fargo & Company regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Fraud or scam. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-03-23T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Wells Fargo & Company 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 (Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Wells Fargo & Company?
Yes, visit the Wells Fargo & Company company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/wells-fargo-company 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.