Date Received: 2022-04-11
Issue: Managing an account
Subissue: Banking errors
Consumer Complaint: I opened up my Ally Bank account this morning ( XX/XX/2022 ) at approximately XXXX am PST. My personal checking account was {$730.00} in negative, and my shared account whim I share with my partner was {$690.00} in negative, after calling Ally and speaking with a representative they told us there is a known issue where customers accounts are being double charged and they have no XXXX on when it would be fixed and there is no way for them to reconcile it. This is unacceptable, my banking institution should be trusted with my money. Its a wide spread issue and even after waiting on hold for XXXX they could not help me. So now Im stuck with very little gas and absolutely no money to do anything today, like get to work, drop off my dog at doggy daycare etc.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: NV
Zip: 89141
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-04-11
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-04-11
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Investigation took more than 30 days
Consumer Complaint: This account was never late. Please ensure that all information is accurate. ALLY FINCL XXXX XX/XX/2013 XXXX
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: GA
Zip: 30094
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-04-11
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-04-12
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: My credit was ran several times without my knowledge
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: MO
Zip: 63137
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-04-12
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-04-12
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account
Subissue: Transaction was not authorized
Consumer Complaint: Ally bank. On XX/XX/10, all debit transactions to my account were duplicated, causing my account to overdraft. The money that was supposed to be left in my account are due for bills and payments in the coming days, which are now missing, rendering me unable to fulfill my financial obligations due to a lack of transparency and clearly a mistake on Allys end. No statement was issued by the bank, I was not warned, and I was only made aware of this by receiving numerous emails that my account has been over drafted, and I need to cover the balance. I checked my transactions and as stated above, every single transaction on XX/XX/10 made from my account was duplicated, removing an excess of XXXX dollars from my checking. I had contacted Ally customer service twice. The first representative didnt even ask for my name or account and said the issue would be fixed ( XXXX XXXX ). I spoke with a second representative who stated that no fund reversals were active on my account and the money should be back at XXXX XXXX, if theyre not, try again tomorrow. It is clear that theyre is no communication both in the organization or out. I still have no received my funds, putting me at risk to be late on payments, or to have my payments bounce potentially causing me to lose my car insurance. Again, there is a complete lack of transparency at the moment with Ally bank, as this is affecting many customers, and there has been no statement nor timeframe issued as to how the problem will be resolved. At this point due to the issues above, it feels more like theft from a bank then a mistake otherwise a statement would have been issued.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: NJ
Zip: 077XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-04-12
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-04-11
Issue: Managing the loan or lease
Subissue: Billing problem
Consumer Complaint: I paid a payment of {$640.00} towards an extension agreement for the month of XXXX and XXXX. The original representative that processed the extension in XXXX ( before 30 days late ) did not send out paperwork and did not state that paperwork would be sent, she also stated that because the extension was done before being 30 days late it would take effect and that I was able to pay {$640.00} XX/XX/XXXX without penalty to credit reporting. I called in around XX/XX/XXXX again after receiving late notices, I spoke with a supervisor. The supervisor informed me that paperwork would need to be mailed out because I did not receive it nor did the previous representative state that. Supervisor stated extension would backdate to the month of XXXX and XXXX, the extension he created would be a {$0.00} fee because I already paid the fee and I would not have a payment due until XXXX. I still received late notices after conversation with supervisor and returning the paperwork in a timely manner, this went on until XXXX. I called back in at the beginning of XXXX during my grace period because my account was stating I owed almost {$3000.00}. I was trying to figure out what the actual amount of XXXX payment would be, I sat on the phone for XXXX hours and was told that the XXXX extension granted that was later redone by the supervisor was not even Processed at that current time and this was about XX/XX/XXXX. I paid {$790.00} towards XXXX because I incurred late charges because my extension was still not processed even though they did have the paperwork and payment, this payment for XXXX was also paid before 30 days late. I also pulled my credit report and found that ally reported to my credit, being late for XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. I called back in about XX/XX/XXXX about credit reports, I was then informed that the supervisor made the extension for only XXXX and applied {$640.00} towards XXXX. Then still incurring late charges even though I technically had nothing due, I called back in and sat on the phone for XXXX hours. I was then told that the {$640.00} was applied to XXXX and that the supervisor went back in on XX/XX/XXXX and proceed an extension for XXXX. Therefore making XXXX and XXXX payments late because the extension wasnt processed or even done properly. They also reported my payment as late for XXXX whenever it is not, Ive called multiple times and get nowhere, Ive disputed the items with all XXXX credit reporting agencies and it still continues to be reported wrong after the investigation is completed. Ally told me they would fix this issue originally and to dispute it for faster results however every single time I call I get a different answer and get absolutely nowhere, this is ridiculous at this point. Ally will also not send me a copy of the extensions the supervisor created nor will they send me account information stating where the {$640.00} payment even went.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: NC
Zip: 27597
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-04-11
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-04-11
Issue: Managing an account
Subissue: Banking errors
Consumer Complaint: I went to an ATM machine at a nearby liquor store on Saturday XX/XX/XXXX. I withdrew {$100.00} cash. Today on Monday XX/XX/XXXX, I receive an alert that my account with Ally is overdrawn and the {$100.00} ATM withdrawal is reflecting TWICE on my account. I sent a message to them on their app and the rep indicated that they are having a system error that is causing charges to reflect twice. This is extremely disturbing and unsettling, and to trigger overdraft alerts to their customers while they know a system glitch is going on is terrible. CFPB needs to look into this to ensure Ally has appropriate technology and internal control resources to prevent this from happening in the future. These types of errors, while they may be rare, are unacceptable and are surely a violation of consumer protection laws.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: CA
Zip: 92116
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-04-11
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-04-11
Issue: Managing the loan or lease
Subissue: Billing problem
Consumer Complaint: We recently decided to sell our vehicle, so we had a buyer and we called Ally Auto to get a payoff quote, the lady at first told me she faxed it. The second time I called they said yes we will send it. The third time I called they said they couldn't because of an error on the account, but they would remove it and get the payoff quote sent to the dealership, I called today and recorded it they said they can't give me a payoff quote because I owe a payment. Then suddenly it was they can't because one payment was sent to collections. The dealership in XXXX Alaska also called Ally, my daughter also called and they are refusing payment.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: AK
Zip: 99705
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-04-11
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-04-11
Issue: Problems at the end of the loan or lease
Subissue: Unable to receive car title or other problem after the loan is paid off
Consumer Complaint: Paid off loan but the company has refused to give me my lien release. Moved out of state and need to get tags and they keep giving me the run around about my lien release
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: PA
Zip: 17315
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-04-11
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-04-10
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Consumer Complaint: Some of them clearly stated they had no proof i ran my credit with them and didn't know where the inquiry came from. Every time i try disputing they just update it.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: NC
Zip: 28358
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-04-10
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2022-04-09
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Consumer Complaint: I call to make arrangements to pay my car note. The representative set up my payment arrangement. I was never made aware, that this arrangement would result in a negative credit rating. I monitor all 3 of my credit reports, and my score was reduced XXXX points. I called to discuss the matter and was informed I had paid 30 days late. I was also told by the representative, there was no need to dispute this, because it will lower my score even more.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: AL
Zip: 360XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2022-04-10
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A