Date Received: 2023-02-23
Issue: Getting a loan or lease
Subissue: Confusing or misleading advertising or marketing
Consumer Complaint: I visited a dealership in order to buy a car. The fact that I was taking part in a car purchase for the first time put a lot of strain on me. There was always some sort of sales pitch. My personal credit was also checked and inevitably pulled without my permission during the purchasing procedure. When I learned that a down payment was required for the transaction to buy the automobile, it changed the type of car I had originally wanted.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: FL
Zip: 34787
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-02-23
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-02-22
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan
Subissue: Lender trying to repossess or disable the vehicle
Consumer Complaint: Hello Ally bank has repossessed the car after me explaining the federal law that governs them. Me filing a 1099a and 1099c with the IRS with my taxes the illegal took a XXXX down payment and this morning I get ready for work they sent someone to illegal come on my property and take my car. These federal laws must be upheld. And they broke them. THANK YOU XXXX XXXX
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: MI
Zip: 48601
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-02-22
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-02-22
Issue: Managing an account
Subissue: Deposits and withdrawals
Consumer Complaint: I sold my house in XXXX XXXX GA on XX/XX/XXXX and I had two separate wires done. One to my closing attorney in XXXX, Fl and the other to my checking account at Ally Bank. On the XXXX, I had to pay off my debt with XXXX and pay for a good use car, as well as other minor expenses. However when I met the movers at my condo in XXXX the next day. I couldnt use my debit card to pay, when I called Ally they said since it was a new account I only could have a {$500.00} spending limit for 90 days?! And they suggested to me that I could send the money by XXXX, when I tried to send the funds to my mother who had an account at XXXX. They locked my account and when I called they told me that I couldnt send funds to another bank. They were the ones that suggested it in the first place. They have restricted my access and are supposedly investigating it. I am locked out of my account for almost a week and every time I tried to call for an update they give me a different time on when I should know something and Im fed up with this. This is my money and I havent done anything wrong. If I dont pay my movers soon Im going to loose everything including priceless heirloom pieces. I dont know who to turn to for help. I need access to my funds so I can live my life and take my funds away from Ally Bank. Please help me resolve this! I havent done anything wrong. It would of been a week since XX/XX/XXXX since this has happened and banks are not supposed to hold money hostage for this long. Please help me!
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: FL
Zip: 322XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-02-22
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-02-22
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Consumer Complaint: I recentlt reviewed a copy of my credit report and noticed the following information regards inquiries to be an error. According the the fair credit reporting act states what instiutions are allowed to pull credit. The following inquiries are not related one of the allowable purposes as i have reiterated from the fair credit act ; XXXX ) .Ally financial XXXX ) .XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) .XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) .XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX .XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) .XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) .XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) .XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: FL
Zip: 324XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-02-22
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-02-22
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I mailed Ally Financial a Cease and desist on XX/XX/2023. I received proof of mailing on XX/XX/2023 that it was signed for and received. Since then I have received text messages requesting payment. I have attached the text messages and the return mailing label as proof that Ally Financial did receive and should honor the Cease and Desist that was mailed to them and that they are in violation. They are now communicating with me without my consent. According to the FDCPA, pursuant 15 USC 1692k unauthorized communication is a violation of my rights as a consumer.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: CA
Zip: 92071
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-02-22
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-02-22
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems
Subissue: Other problem
Consumer Complaint: I paid off my XXXX credit card due to refi of my house. I had a balance of {$20.00}, they could see it was paid off and refused to issue a refund until one full billing cycle. When I asked if they were going to pay me intrest because if I used thier money and did not pay it off right away I have to pay intrest. Talked to 2 manager, even was yelled at, thier policy is not send out over payments until 1 full billing cycle, not done manually. So they get more intrest off the money of mine. I asked for the account to be shut down, it still shows online active. When I called about it they say it was shut down, when I asked why I can still see it active on line, the responce is well you are signup for online. What does that even mean? Shouldn't it stated clsoed or not allow me to view things online? What a horrible card to deal with. Perfect payments for over 3 years, but when it come to giving me an over payment, well we can't do that. I closed the account down and still they will not refund until next billing cycle. I can't believe they will not refund {$20.00} now and instead lost a good person who has used XXXX of dollars, paid on time and never complainted about the intrest they have. I just want me money due to me now since the account isn't even open anymore.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: WI
Zip: 540XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-03-20
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-02-22
Issue: Managing an account
Subissue: Banking errors
Consumer Complaint: Ally sent me numerous emails, like the one attached, stating I would receive a 1 % bonus if I : 1 ) opened an account by XX/XX/XXXX with promo code XXXX 2 ) transfer money by XXXX 3 ) keep money that money until XX/XX/XXXX and 4 ) keep account in good standing and bonus will be paid by XX/XX/XXXX. 1 ) I opened an account on XX/XX/XXXX with promo code applied ( and sent them a print screen of the promo code applied ) 2 ) completed {$50000.00} of transfers by XX/XX/XXXX 3 ) maintained transferred funds until XX/XX/XXXX 4 ) my account is still open and in good standing but they will not pay me the bonus. I contacted them on XX/XX/XXXX to inquire about the bonus and they said I would have received another email if I was eligible ( which was not mentioned in the promotional emails they sent me to entice me to transfer funds from my higher paying accounts to their lower paying accounts ). I asked for more specifics on why they would not honor the terms of their promotional email I met all the requirements for as I considered that false advertising and mentioned I would file a complaint with the CFPB. They replied on XX/XX/XXXX they would escalate my issue and respond with 24-48 hours but I still have not received a response as of XX/XX/XXXX or any valid reason on why they won't honor their promotion I completed the requirements for.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: AZ
Zip: 86001
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-02-22
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-02-23
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: In accordance with the fair credit Reporting act this creditor, has violated my rights. Under 15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy. Under 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions. Under 15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for purpose.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: NY
Zip: 12533
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-02-23
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-02-23
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account
Subissue: Transaction was not authorized
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/2023, my shared ally bank account was charged XXXX times that were all fraudulent. XXXX transactions on XX/XX/XXXX we're all to XXXX XXXX accounts and we have never utilized XXXX XXXX. We received a call from ally regarding these transactions, were asked if they are fraud, and confirmed. They didn't imply we needed any further action on our part, and that our funds would be provided back when they were posted. We called again on the 4th after the transactions had posted to ask why our funds weren't returned, this was during the time our rent check was due too, which caused much concern as we are middle class and don't have cash to spare on fraud. We were told that 1. We needed to report it after it posted, so luckily we had already called to complain or else we never would have known and 2. That the funds would take 7-10 " days '', no implication of them being business days. Then, we started counting the days, we called again on XX/XX/XXXX to ask what on earth they were doing with our money, and they stated they had the claim on file but it " fell off the radar ''. From everything I understand, within 10 business days I should be given a provisional credit, then within 45 days should be provided the amount permanently if they deem it fraudulent. Everyone I spoke with, including a XXXX, has been nothing but useless and disrespectful. They all should be fired, but unfortunately they are a terrible bank with terrible employees. There is {$280.00} of my funds in this fraud scheme and only {$57.00} ( {$32.00} being the charge from XXXX XXXX ), I would like a provisional credit as soon as possible. Also, it's worth nothing the good for nothing bank had the nerve to send us a " replacement debit card '' that had the same numbers as the card involved in the fraud, because ally doesn't hire intelligent staff either. I've changed my bank because of this but their ignorance of cfpb guidelines tells me they need to understand how to properly treat customers instead of submitting to fraud.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: VA
Zip: 23237
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-02-23
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-02-23
Issue: Managing an account
Subissue: Problem accessing account
Consumer Complaint: I was restricted access to my Ally bank accounts and Ally do not have any possible way for me to resolve the restriction other than waiting 10-90 days for their fraud prevention department to review my account. They also constantly email me to call them to verify my identities but when I do call they just tells me to wait 10-90 days for their fraud prevention department to review my accounts. Most of my funds are in these accounts so I feel absolutely unsafe with how they handle this problem.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: PA
Zip: 190XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-02-23
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A