Date Received: 2016-02-11
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I 've had a Direct Express Debit ( MC ) Card for 2 1/2 years ( only VA & SS benefits can be deposited on this card ). On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, my card was hacked and {$1000.00} was removed. I informed the card Fraud Div. of this on XXXX XXXX, XXXX, immediately after learning of this incident. And, I immediately returned the fraud papers ( the same day ), they sent to me to fill out. I was told ( via phone call ), they would deposit the lost money to my card upon receiving my returned fraud papers, which happened many weeks ago. To date ( XX/XX/XXXX ), the money has not been returned to my account.
Company Response:
State: MI
Zip: 483XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-02-16
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-02-09
Issue: Unauthorized transactions/trans. issues
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: Hello! My name is XXXX XXXX and I put in a complaint with Direct Express where I receive my SSI deposit, in reference to unauthorized transactions on my card. this dispute was entered on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. They were suppose to send me documents to fill out to finalize the dispute. After not receiving them within a months time I called them back. They had to resend the documents for me to fill out to finalize the dispute. Initially they told me it would take up to 45-90 days to complete the investigation. in which should have started from XXXX XXXX, XXXX. After waiting the 90 days and speaking with several representatives assuring me that I would have my money back with 90 days. I called them back today XXXX XXXX, XXXX to find out why I have yet to receive my funds back and they tell me the XXXX starts from XX/XX/XXXX when they received the paper work back and not when I initially entered the dispute. I am a disable person with limited ability and receives only SSI to take care of my daily living. I need my money back and can not now wait another XXXX to catch up on back bills that was paid due to these unauthorized transactions. Can you please help out with this matter? It seems like they are giving me the run around, and is not trying to refund my money.
Company Response:
State: NY
Zip: 10029
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-02-11
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-02-09
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: RIP OFF AND FRAUD COMPLAINT. Message : Complaint # XXXX. Copy of my complaint to XXXX. and FTC. XXXX XXXX XXXX cancel the ACH services and Directed me to ENROLL for my Social Security Bennefit Payment with XXXX who latter asked me to Register with Direct Express Card Payment Processing Services . I did Enroll since XXXX XXXX, 2015. ATM card was issued for me on XXXX XXXX 2015. Up to date, I did not get the ATM Card. It was never mailed to me. But my Benefit payment was been Sat Upon, starting from XXXX 2015. Now they have my XXXX, XXXX, XXXX AND XXXX Payment without me being able to access my money for four Months. My Family is Starving and has no money for Food since. My Small Children are the Victims of this wicked act.I have Cancelled my Business with them, but access to my money with them remained a misery. i need my money to feed my little children and myself. Please Help me somebody. Desired Settlement : Refund My Benefit Money for 4 Months, Namely XXXX, XXXX, XXXX and XXXX is to be SENT to Me Either on a replacement CARD or By Check in my Name to be sent to my address at the XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX. XXXX. XXXX XXXX for the 4 Months, to be sent to Me Please. I am contacting you to see if you can help me recover a 4 Month Payment recieved by this company. But refused to furnish the Payment to me since last year. All efforts to get this {$350.00} x XXXX = {$1000.00}. in Total proved abortive. The company is named : Direct Express Card. Phone # XXXX and XXXX. Cust.Support XXXX. Social Security Bennefit Payments For Me.. This company collected 4 months of my money without giving me the money up till date. Can you collect this money for me Please? I am corrently in XXXX. XXXX My Phone # XXXX XXXX and XXXX. This company address is XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Email : if it is working is XXXXXXXXXXXX Please let me know if you can assist or Direct me to Who can help with this information given to them. thanks. This is done to many more People too. This wicked practice has to STOP on SENIOR CITIZEN. Thanks.
Company Response:
State: IL
Zip: 60629
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-02-09
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-02-04
Issue: Other
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I WENT ON XX/XX/2016 TO THE ATM MACHINE IN XXXX TX AND I RECIEVE FROM SOCIAL SECURITY {$750.00} A MONTH THE ATM LET ME DO ONE TRANACTION ON MY CARD WHICH COST ME {$300.00} I TRIED TO DO ANOTHER TRANACTION ON MY CARD AND THE ATM DENIED THE TRANSACTION WHEN I GOT HOME I CHECKED MY CARD AGAIN ALL I HAD ON IT WAS {$150.00} LEFT ON MY CARD. WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CLOSE TO {$300.00} LEFT OVER FOR A TOTAL OF {$450.00}. ALL I WANT IS THE REST OF MY MONEY FROM DIRECT EXPRESS.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 758XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-02-09
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-02-03
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I used my DirectExpress card at an ATM near my house, and subsequently lost it. When I sought help from an advocate to resolve the issues of fraudulent charges made to my account, I have encountered nothing but terrible customer service, or complete lack of service altogether. The institution refused to reimburse my fraudulent charges in a timely way, ( or at all to date ) they refused to speak to my authorized advocate who I enlisted to help me. The institution was often difficult to reach by phone and then would not answer my call. The paperwork associated with making a fraud claim was completed in a timely and thorough manner, and within a few days, they rejected my fraud claim and did not provide any documentation to validate their findings. I have since tried to contact customer service and have only reached a recording explaining to call back at another time.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 96080
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-02-03
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: Yes
Date Received: 2016-01-30
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I have a checking account with Comerica Bank for many years. On XXXX XXXX of 2016 I deposited {$4000.00} into my account, the deposit was in the form of XXXX money orders of {$1000.00} each. As usual I received a receipt of {$4000.00} deposited into my account. I monitor my account online at Comerica Online Banking. Comerica Bank online banking indicate that my account after clearing certain payments, my account ended with a positive balance of {$590.00} on XXXX XXXX of 2016. On XXXX XXXX of 2016 Comerica Bank charged a total of {$270.00} of overdraft fees, XXXX times {$25.00} in overdraft fees. On XXXX XXXX of 2016 my account ended with a positive balance of {$590.00} after clearing all payments ; on XXXX XXXX of 2016 my account ended with a positive balance of {$590.00} even after Comerica Bank deducted {$270.00} in overdraft fees. I called Comerica toll free phone number to ask why my account is charged overdraft fees when the account never had a negative balance ; the person answering the phone had no answer and directed to contact the branch where my account was opened ( XXXX, CA ). Next day I went to my branch and contacted the branch assistant manager about the overdraft fees ; she was very understanding but said that only the branch manager make a decision in refunding the fees. I had to leave to open my small business ; I was assured by the assistant manager that she will talk to the branch manager and a refund will be initiated. I waited one week and nothing happened. after a week I went back to the branch and talked directly to the branch manager, I presented him with copy of deposit of {$4000.00} and a printout of my account ledger from Comerica Online Banking indicating that my account had never had a negative balance after all payments cleared on XXXX XXXX of 2016 therefore Comerica Bank should not charge me overdraft fees of XXXX the next day. The branch manager ask me for my cell phone number and that he will research this matter and call me by the next day. I met with him on XXXX XXXX of 2016 as of this writing I never heard from him ; he never called nor he refunded the {$270.00} in overdraft fees. To conclude, I want Comerica Bank to refund into my account {$270.00}.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 92103
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-01-30
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-01-27
Issue: Unauthorized transactions/trans. issues
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I have been having a major problem with XXXX XXXX Prepaid Card taking money from my account not wanting to replace it back nor show me no proof of wats going on. I had to link debit card to my bank account to get statements and transaction history they have caused me to loose lots of money after contacting them multiple calls recorded and all they still attempt to let whoever unauthorize my account with multiple cards stealing money I have asked for my money to be sent back check form and account closed. The representatives supervisors and all are very rude very bad language no help at all total disgrace.. ok I 'm filing this complaint bc I know if it does n't feel good to me it do n't to others and no one should have to worry about their money if loaded on a card it being stolen each month.. But the most serious thing that got my attention was they paid a insurance company like it was me XXXX so when speaking to the letting them know I did n't set up the account they cancelled account and willing to refund money XXXX XXXX still have n't no given me that!!! Actions need to be taking asap I have police reports and all u can contact me XXXX XXXX at XXXX email XXXXXXXXXXXX are at my address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Texas XXXX Thanks
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 756XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-02-02
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-01-24
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: Comerica bank is close to making my excellent credit rating damaged by mis applying my early house payment to the principle only. The entire amount was applied to principle which then showed a no payment. This was in XXXX Of 2015. They said they fixed it but they still show me behind one month. Every month I talk to a supervisor and nothing is being fixed. Please help. I have always paid about 10 days early. I do n't know what to do next.
Company Response:
State: MI
Zip: 49445
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-01-24
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-01-19
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I have a dispute with Direct Express Dispute Department concerning a transaction on my direct express debt XXXX. This dispute was opened on XXXX XXXX, 2015, I submitted documents on XXXX XXXX, 2015 and the dispute was closed on XXXX XXXX, 2015, base upon conflicting information. They stated I wrote XXXX XXXX, 2015 verse XXXX XXXX, 2015 as the last time I used the card. I resubmitted a letter concerning the error with the date and stated at the time I open the dispute I stated XXXX XXXX, 2015 as the last time I used the card. On XXXX XXXX, 2015 the dispute was put into Fair Hearing Status. I was told it could take 30 days and I was also told there is no time frame concerning the Fair Hearing Decision. I believe without no timeframe it could take years before I receive my money back. I provide d the police incident number and the XXXX who are working on the case, her name is Officer XXXX XXXX she can be reach at XXXX or XXXX. The direct express dispute number is XXXX open on XXXX XXXX, 2015. Thank You, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, LA. XXXX
Company Response:
State: LA
Zip: 710XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-01-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-01-18
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/2016 fund was taken from my account with Comerica Bank, direct express debit card account for the second time, it is now XX/XX/2016 and I am yet to have my account refunded, Bill are behind, I am a XXXX Veteran who depends on these funds for my livelihood, this bank do n't care about it 's customers.
Company Response:
State: GA
Zip: 30224
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No