Date Received: 2017-09-03
Issue: Unexpected or other fees
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I found out my blalance was at XXXX when I tried to grab some food, I logged into my account and found out there were purchases made at a XXXX XXXX in two different cities than the one I live in, it was made a few hours after I bought breakfast for myself. I tried for 10+ hours to talk to someone only to be disconnected by a automatic message saying to call back due to heavy call volume, I have bills to pay and a child to feed and losing XXXX dollars due to scammers is heartbreaking. I 've tried to call to report it and I have no luck. The unauthorized purchases took place on XX/XX/XXXX between XXXX to XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 78227
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-09-03
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-09-02
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account
Subissue: Transaction was not authorized
Consumer Complaint: Debit card cloned (? ), XXXX in cash withdrawals and XXXX XXXX transfers in 2.5 days. I informed the bank asap on XX/XX/XXXX. They claim to have sent a denial letter XX/XX/XXXX saying that because I had possession and was using the card during this activity there was no error on their part per the EFT act. I have made them reopen the investigation which they allegedly performed in less than 24 hours. The cash was taken from an atm at an address that appears on the statement. The XXXX in XXXX XXXX transfers were done in increments of around {$900.00} each. I filed a police report yesterday XXXX banks fraud unit did not not encourage this when we spoke. I asked if I should, they said I could but that the police wo n't do anything, and that this was obviously fraud. ) Bank claims they did n't flag the transactions because the pin was used.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 77498
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-09-02
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-09-02
Issue: Problem with a purchase or transfer
Subissue: Card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase or transfer
Consumer Complaint: Money was taken out of my account by Direct Express that was suppose to go to my mortgage company through XXXX XXXX but there was an error and the mortgage company was never paid. My problem is trying to get Direct Express to put it back in my account.
Company Response:
State: LA
Zip: 70072
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-09-02
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-08-30
Issue: Managing an account
Subissue: Problem accessing account
Consumer Complaint: My attorneys helped me prepare this complaint. I am an elderly woman who uses Direct Express for my Social Security direct deposits and have a debit card with them. I wanted to dispute certain transactions that I believed were fraudulent due to someone stealing my debit card. I hired attorneys to assist me with disputing fraudulent charges made on my card. Direct Express refused to talk to my attorney and myself at the same time, while we were both on conference call. Direct Express also refused to talk to me when I placed the call on speaker phone, because my attorney was present in the room. Direct Express forced me to dispute the transactions by myself. I was finally able to do so, but it was a difficult process. During the call in which I successfully disputed the transactions, my attorney was present in the room, communicating with me about what to say to the Direct Express representative, what to ask for, etc., by writing the questions down on notebook paper and holding them up to me. My attorneys have told me that they frequently run into this problem with Direct Express on behalf of elderly clients. Forcing elderly individuals to communicate about financial matters and make important financial decisions, without any legal representation, is an unconscionable practice.
Company Response:
State: WI
Zip: 53511
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-30
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-08-24
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account
Subissue: Transaction was not authorized
Consumer Complaint: my XXXX debit card ending in XXXX, cvv # XXXX, exp XX/XX/XXXX had an unauthorized charge/deduction from my checking account/debit card on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX XXXX est. I was in the city of XXXX, Illinois simply visiting on my way back to new York a few days later. However, when I pulled up my accounting ledger from XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX it clearly showed the reason that my account balance is not balanced ; the balance is off by $ XXXX {$150.00} than what it should be. In other words, my current balance should be about {$150.00} higher than what it is currently showing with the monies missing, which I did not charge nor authorize that deduction, either. That unauthorized charge from my XXXX debit card ending in XXXX, cvv # XXXX, exp XXXX is from merchant : XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, CA, PURCHASE, {$99.00} ( XXXX XXXX DOLLARS AND XXXX XXXX CENTS ). I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THAT CHARGE AND DID NOT MAKE THAT CHARGE MYSELF EITHER!! I simply want those stolen monies from my XXXX debit card returned back to me because I AM ON XXXX VIA U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION IN XXXX D.C. AND I RECEIVE MY XXXX ONCE PER MONTH DEPOSITED TO MY XXXX DEBIT CARD. THE FIXED INCOME I RECEIVE IS ALL I HAVE TO LIVE ON TO SURVIVE. I LIVE IN POVERTY AND AM A TRANSIENT. I CAN NOT AFFORD TO HAVE SCOUNDRELS STEALING FROM ME! THE NUMBER FOR U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION IS XXXX. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CALL THEM BUT WAS UNABLE TO FOR TODAY. I WILL TRY AGAIN TOMORROW. HOWEVER, I SIMPLY WANT THOSE MONIES PUT BACK ON MY CARD. MY XXXX IS A DEBIT CARD ; IT IS NOT A CREDIT CARD!!!! THIS IS THE RESPONSE I RECEIVED FROM XXXX : Thank you for your inquiry. XXXX does not issue credit or payment cards. Please contact the issuing bank at the toll free number on the back of your card in order to resolve this issue. Please also note that we have removed your card number and CVV code in order to further protect your identity and payment card. Investor Relations XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX tel XXXX ... I SIMPLY WANT THE IDENTITY THIEVES PROSECUTED AND BLOCK THEIR ACCESS TO MISUSE MY BANKING DATA AND PERSONAL INFO. THANKS. XX/XX/XXXX
Company Response:
State: NY
Zip: 11361
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-25
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-08-23
Issue: Unexpected or other fees
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I closed my account due to stolen card. They told me it was denied me because i make withdrawals at this location. It is the only location near my home. They also stated yhat the withdrawal amount was XXXX at a time where there is a listed withdrawel of XXXX and another for XXXX. This is not acceptable. They alsi saisXXXX did not change my pin on ti.e hkw could i when i did not know till my money was gone
Company Response:
State: WV
Zip: 258XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-23
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-08-07
Issue: Unexpected or other fees
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I receive social security benefits thru a pre paid card from social security from a card called direct express..well someone hacked my card for the whole amount of {$760.00} my rent, car note insurance and my food money..they made purchases in other countries.. Noe direct express have given me horrible customer service they told me that i will have to wait 90 days to get this resolved..i cant wait 90 days to investigate.. Direct express is not helping me at all..im in a financial hardship.. I need help please
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 95350
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-07
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-07-30
Issue: Problem with a purchase or transfer
Subissue: Card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase or transfer
Consumer Complaint: This complaint is regarding fraudulent transactions that were made by someone residing in another state on my Direct Express Debit Card on which I receive my Social Security payments.These transactions occurred on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX, and the XXXX, 2017. I contacted the company and advised them that I had not made these purchases, as I reside in a different state, and have never visited this particular state, and my card was currently in my possession. The amount on the XXXX was for {$2.00}, on the XXXX it was for {$32.00}, and on the XXXX, there were 3 separate transactions ; one for {$150.00}, one for {$250.00}, and one for {$42.00}. The total of all these is {$480.00}. I attempted to dispute these transactions in the manner the company advised me too, but it took 15 attempts to even speak to someone in the fraud department. After I was able to reach someone I was advised that I would have to wait for the charges to clear before I could dispute them. I waited until they showed settled on my account, called back, heard the same " we are experiencing heavy call volumes, try your call again later ''. I heard this at least 10 times AGAIN before being able to speak to someone. I was told that a form would be mailed to me and once I filled it out and the transactions were checked into, I would have my money back. I filled out the form and FAXED it to them. I called to see where my money was and they said they just got the form! That 's not true as I have the confirmation sheet that it was sent successfully. I spoke to a lady by the name of " XXXX '' and she gave me her extension. I called back to speak with her as she informed me that I could on the last time we spoke, only to find out that she had been fired. I 'm not a rich person and I need my money back. This company is not a good one at all. i XXXX them and was horrified to see how many people are in the same position that I am in, and have n't gotten money that was taken from them years ago. Direct Express needs to be held accountable for what they are doing to people on Social Security, XXXX, and other government benefits. If this card is FDIC insured, i as well as these other people should have had their money back by now. This card is NOT safe, its not secure, and its not a good choice for people who receive benefits of any kind.
Company Response:
State: KY
Zip: 40211
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-08
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-07-21
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account
Subissue: Transaction was not authorized
Consumer Complaint: After contacting US Direct Express over 500 times ( I can prove this fact via call logs ) my Fraud issue has not been rectified. The customer service at US Direct Express is toxic. I am unsure why the treasury department allows Comerica to manage Social Security benefits. I have been actively pursuing a fraud issue on the Direct Express card for 1 year. I have been contacting Direct Express since last year to resolve this and they have n't lifted a finger. I have proof of contact from US Direct Express, that forms were sent to me last year regarding my fraud complaint, yet the Comerica/US Direct Express did nothing to solve the problem. Halfway into XX/XX/XXXX I began contacting US Direct Express regarding unauthorized use of the debit card. The " tier 2 '' department stated that they would close the card and send me a new card. It was n't until late XXXX of XX/XX/XXXXthat I received a replacement card, approximately TEN MONTHS OF ACTIVELY TRYING TO GET POSSESSION OF A NEW CARD. It took US DIRECT EXPRESS OVER TEN MONTHS TO SEND ME A NEW CARD. ON TOP OF THIS, US Direct Express charged me NUMEROUS TIMES FOR replacement cards and EXPEDITED SHIPPING REGARDLESS OF NOT RECEIVING THE CARD. If I approached XXXX XXXX XXXX or XXXX about issuing a new card, it would take, at MOST, 2 days to receive a new Card and at times SAME DAY. IT TOOK US DIRECT EXPRESS TEN MONTHS TO ISSUE A NEW CARD. Please keep in mind that during these TEN MONTHS, US DIRECT EXPRESS FAILED TO SEND ME A NEW CARD. US direct Express stated that they sent out replacements but had no idea where they actually sent my replacement card to ). Meaning, even after US DIRECT EXPRESS FINALLY SHUT THE CARD DOWN AFTER HUNDREDS OF PLEAS TO DO SO, the account and the funds issued by Social Security could not be accessed because no REPLACEMENT CARD WAS EVER RECEIVED. How is it possible that Comerica/US Direct Express creates BARRIERS for the XXXX to ACCESS THEIR FUNDS ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT! To add to the issues, in XXXX of XXXX I received a fraud affidavit and sent US Direct Express the information as instructed by Tier 2 customer service, as well as the first level of customer service. It was filled out and sent to US Direct Express within the 10 days they state that the form needed to be sent in. Within those 10 days, when US Direct Express receives the form, in their own WORDS, US Direct express will credit the account if the affidavit is received within 10 days from when the customer receives the affidavit. Numerous affidavits were sent to me and sent back to US Direct Express, as they requested and nothing has been done to get my money back. After reviewing some of the thousands of other complaints, lodged with the CFPB against US DIRECT EXPRESS, I am one of many customers that have the same issue. I urge the CFPB to review the thousands of complaints against US Direct Express, in order to file a class action law suit, which was recently implemented policy as of early XXXX.
Company Response:
State: CT
Zip: 060XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-08
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-08-17
Issue: Unexpected or other fees
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: Money deposited on XX/XX/XXXX. I advised Direct express XX/XX/XXXX of unauthorized fraudlant activity. 2 amountsvi explained to rep one fot XXXX another for XXXX Rep explained i would recive via, mail paperwork for me to summit with any unauthorized charges. There were one other truthfinder and magazines. Also, i had to obtain another card. I paid for 2 day shipping for card. I did not receive the card for 4 dsys. I was able only to speak to the dispute department one time when i first moticed. Now i sre those charges, as paid. And i am having a hard time financially afraid i wint have enough money to pay remaining bills.
Company Response:
State: AZ
Zip: 85301
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-17
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A