Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #8779530
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8779530
Company: Wells Fargo & Company
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: South Carolina
ZIP Code: 29715
Date Received: 2024-04-15T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-04-15T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Older American
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX I got a cashier 's check from my credit union for {$8500.00} and took it to Well Fargo Bank in XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX and deposited it into the account of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I thought this to pay for the protection of a grant I applied for. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX told me this was to make sure I got the grant money securely. I was so XXXX to even believe this, but a so-called friend told me she received a grant after chatting with XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX. After receiving my money XXXX XXXX XXXX contacted me and said the IRS was holding my grant and wanted {$15000.00} more dollars to release it. I have been fighting for days to get my money refunded. To no avail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8779530 about?
Complaint #8779530 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 2024-04-15T12:00:00-05:00.
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.