SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL


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"Products" offered by SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL with at least one, but usually more complaints:

Bank account or service - (CD) Certificate of deposit
Bank account or service - Cashing a check without an account
Bank account or service - Checking account
Bank account or service - Other bank product/service
Bank account or service - Savings account
Checking or savings account -
Checking or savings account - CD (Certificate of Deposit)
Checking or savings account - Checking account
Checking or savings account - Other banking product or service
Checking or savings account - Savings account
Consumer Loan - Installment loan
Consumer Loan - Personal line of credit
Consumer Loan - Title loan
Consumer Loan - Vehicle lease
Consumer Loan - Vehicle loan
Credit card -
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card
Credit card - Store credit card
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose prepaid card
Credit card or prepaid card - Gift card
Credit card or prepaid card - Government benefit card
Credit card or prepaid card - Store credit card
Credit reporting -
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit repair services
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report
Debt collection - Auto
Debt collection - Auto debt
Debt collection - Credit card
Debt collection - Credit card debt
Debt collection - Federal student loan debt
Debt collection - I do not know
Debt collection - Medical
Debt collection - Medical debt
Debt collection - Mortgage
Debt collection - Non-federal student loan
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Debt collection - Other debt
Debt collection - Payday loan
Debt collection - Payday loan debt
Debt collection - Private student loan debt
Debt collection - Telecommunications debt
Debt or credit management - Credit repair services
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Check cashing service
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Debt settlement
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Domestic (US) money transfer
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Foreign currency exchange
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - International money transfer
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Mobile or digital wallet
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Money order
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Money order, traveler's check or cashier's
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Refund anticipation check
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Traveler's check or cashier's check
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Virtual currency
Money transfers - Domestic (US) money transfer
Money transfers - International money transfer
Mortgage - Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Mortgage - Conventional fixed mortgage
Mortgage - Conventional home mortgage
Mortgage - FHA mortgage
Mortgage - Home equity loan or line of credit
Mortgage - Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Mortgage - Other mortgage
Mortgage - Other type of mortgage
Mortgage - Reverse mortgage
Mortgage - VA mortgage
Other financial service - Credit repair
Other financial service - Debt settlement
Payday loan -
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Installment loan
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Payday loan
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Personal line of credit
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Title loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Installment loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Payday loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Personal line of credit
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Title loan
Prepaid card - General purpose card
Prepaid card - General-purpose prepaid card
Prepaid card - Gift or merchant card
Prepaid card - Mobile wallet
Prepaid card - Other special purpose card
Prepaid card - Transit card
Student loan - Federal student loan servicing
Student loan - Non-federal student loan
Vehicle loan or lease - Lease
Vehicle loan or lease - Loan

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Complaint ID: 7405686

Date Received: 2023-08-15

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Consumer Complaint: Synchrony Bank accessed my credit report four times without my authorization : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX My credit file has an active fraud alert and is currently frozen. Access to my credit file requires verbal verification before access to my credit file is granted. I also blocked my credit file from pre-approved promotional offers.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: TX

Zip: 77459

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-08-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7405507

Date Received: 2023-08-15

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I am writing to delete the following information, the item ( s ) that needs to be deleted are listed on the report. I am a victim of identity theft and I did not make the charge, I ask that the item ( s ) are deleted in order to correct my credit report.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: FL

Zip: 33897

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-08-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7405345

Date Received: 2023-08-15

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt was paid

Consumer Complaint: I took out a personal loan in XX/XX/XXXX to consolidate credit cards! On my account statement, it shows XX/XX/XXXX that payment was received and credited to my account in the amount of {$1700.00}. On the statement, it also shows XX/XX/XXXX that there was a payment correction in the amount of {$1700.00}. Once I noticed this and began questioning Synchrony, I have not been able to get straight answers. I once was told that they couldn't find the payment and was asked to send them proof. I went to my bank who gave me a copy of the cashed check with my account number written on it and Synchrony Bank stamp on the back to show proof that they cashed it! They corrected the problem but then would continue reversing it. At one time, I was told by a Synchrony representative that they still could not find any proof of the payment. Another time, I was told by a Synchrony representative that the payment was found and her and her manager found that every time the payment was reversed to show payment, the computer was glitching and kicking it back out so her manager was doing an override and that it would be corrected! I just left my bank where the loan is through, and they again verified that the check was cashed by Synchrony! Synchrony Bank has now started the process to take me to court although they have received and cashed the payment in question.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: PA

Zip: 164XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-08-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7405119

Date Received: 2023-08-15

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Consumer Complaint: Synchrony Bank accessed my credit report on XX/XX/2022. I do not recognize and did not authorize this access to my credit report. My credit report has an active fraud alert and is frozen/locked. Access to my credit file requires verbal approval to protect my identity. Additionally, I have opted out of pre-approved promotional offers.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: TX

Zip: 77459

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-08-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7405082

Date Received: 2023-08-15

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt was paid

Consumer Complaint: NOTICE OF DISPUTE, NOT A VERIFICATION OF DEBT. Non-Negotiable Ashley Furniture Account Ending in XXXX Thank you for the letter I received XXXX of 2023 that your institution recently sent me expecting payment for an alleged debt, and your claim is disputed under 15 USC 1692 et seq. Please furnish me with the following information : XXXX. Evidence that Synchrony Bank/Ashley Furniture has used its own capital, funds, money or money equivalents to pay for any charges on the alleged account. XXXX. Evidence that banks ' funds, other than consumer 's notes, were used to pay for charges on the alleged account, proving that Synchrony Bank/Ashley Furniture did not receive " something-for-nothing ''. vv XXXX. Evidence that Synchrony Bank/Ashley Furniture disclosed the above information in their agreement prior to soliciting applicant to become bound by it. XXXX. Evidence how Synchrony Bank/Ashley Furniture has complied with federal statutes directly or indirectly ( as stated herein ), thereby avoiding the use of false, deceptive or misleading representations or means, in violation of Section 807 of the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692e, which constitutes fraud. XXXX. Evidence that due to the securitization of the initial outstanding balances of the alleged account, Synchrony Bank/Ashley Furniture is a holder in due course and therefore can incur a loss or make a valid claim. See : https : //www.fdic.gov/regulations/examinations/credit_card_securitization/ch2.html XXXX. Evidence that when accounts are overdue, Synchrony Bank/Ashley Furniture does not receive a payoff of the amount due from insurance, whose premiums were unknowingly funded by the so-called borrower. XXXX. A complete statement of Damages, including each and every loss that Synchrony Bank/Ashley Furniture incurred under the alleged agreement. XXXX. A copy of any insurance claim having been made by Synchrony Bank/Ashley Furniture regarding this account. XXXX. A true and correct copy of the transfer instrument that was used to transfer the initial outstanding balances from this alleged account into the Special Purpose Entity ( SPE ) trust, as described on the FDIC website. XXXX. The name, address and telephone number of Synchrony Bank/Ashley Furnitures CPA auditor . XXXX. Verification that this alleged debt has been or has not been assigned or sold to a third party. If you can not verify this debt by the above listed means, then what right do you have, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act 15 USC 1692, to show a Charge Off? I do not give you permission to report transactions or experiences concerning XXXX XXXX. " Fraud vitiates the most solemn Contracts, documents and even judgments '' [ U.S. vs. Throckmorton, 98 US 61, at pg. 65 ] I demand that you report this Notice of Dispute to the three major credit bureaus immediately. You are required by law to do so. See 15 USC, section 1681s-2 ( b ) ( C ). If any negative mark is found or continues to report on any of my credit reports by your company or any company that you represent, I will not hesitate in bringing legal action against you for the following : Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Defamation of Character. In order to settle this matter, I am sending this letter via certified mail. And I am sending an affidavit for you to sign confirming that you have read the agreement, that you understand GAAP, the bookkeeping entries, accounts receivables and deposits, the banking laws, and the Federal Reserve banks policies and procedures. Failure to validate the debt within XXXX ( XXXX ) days by signing the affidavit confirms that no further action will be taken and an absolute waiver of any right to collect the alleged debt. Furthermore all references to this account must be deleted and completely removed from my credit file and a copy of such deletion request shall be sent to me immediately. This notice also constitutes a Notice to Cease Telephonic Communications. Non-compliance with this request will violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act 47 USC 227. NOTICE THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOU HAVE A COPY OF AN AGREEMENT OR COPIES OF STATEMENTS. THIS IS A DEMAND FOR PROOF THAT YOU HAVE THE REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FACTS, AND THAT THE ALLEGED CREDITOR PROVIDED ADEQUATE CONSIDERATION AND INCURRED A FINANCIAL LOSS UNDER THE FULL & COMPLETE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT. Thank you very much and best regard. Sincerely,

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: FL

Zip: 33321

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-08-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7404914

Date Received: 2023-08-15

Issue: Closing an account

Subissue: Fees charged for closing account

Consumer Complaint: XX/XX/23 I called Synchrony Bank ( XXXX ) to inquire as to whether they would close XXXX XXXX XXXX CD accounts and waive any penalties. Note : I closed another CD at another bank and they waived my fees so I called knowing that some banks do this. I spoke with XXXX, who assured me that yes, that could be accomplished. She said they would close both accounts incurring no penalty and move the funds into a " standard '' account. Then I could withdraw them or do as I wish. XXXX, then said XXXX, in the XXXX XXXX would assist in taking it from there. XXXX said they could not honor what XXXX told me and that she probably had was not trained well. I told him, I feel they should honor what I was just told. I told him to listen to the recording as I had XXXX repeat that there would be no penalties, whatsoever. He said his legal department would have a look at this. Then, on XX/XX/23 I got a call from XXXX from Synchrony 's XXXX XXXX. She lied and said XXXX told me there would be penalties. I don't think she listened to the recording ( or just lied ) because I am 100 % sure XXXX NEVER mentioned ANY penalties, I would be responsible for. I actually had XXXX repeat that there would be no penalties ( on the recording ) so that there was clarity in what we had just agreed on. I requested a copy of the recording because I KNOW what was said! XXXX refused. Synchrony should stand by what was agreed to ( on a recording ) and allow me to close my accounts without penalty.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: CA

Zip: 926XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-08-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7404810

Date Received: 2023-08-15

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt was paid

Consumer Complaint: In XXXX I used my care credit card on XXXX XXXX for my dog. XXXX. I had XXXX XXXX and XXXX made it so I couldn't pay it. Last year my son passed in a car wreck I finally got clear enough to think contacted care credit who tells me the acct was written off. I check XXXX XXXX and see this XXXX debt for this care credit debt that care credit has written off. They are showing it was incurred XXXX which is inaccurate. I dispute it and through the process of this I get a collection notice from another collection agency trying to collect this XXXX for XXXX. XXXX claims the debt is right I dispute again because I ow care credit not them, the dates aren't right and they have another collection agency trying to collect the debt for them while they are trying to collect on a debt care credit has written off. I can scan the original debt paperwork from XXXX XXXX XXXX and the collection notice from the place XXXX hired. Just let me know if needed. I am on my phone or I would upload now.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: MT

Zip: 59602

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-08-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7404662

Date Received: 2023-08-15

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Consumer Complaint: I am a victim of identity theft I have about XXXX inquiries that I don't recognize on my credit reports. XXXX or XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 602 A states I have the right to privacy 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A section 2 It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instruction 15 U.S.C 1681 s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a customer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: GA

Zip: 30296

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-08-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7404661

Date Received: 2023-08-15

Issue: Other features, terms, or problems

Subissue: Other problem

Consumer Complaint: I contacted the retailer via email on XX/XX/2023 ( see attached email ) requesting a paid in full invoice for a generator installation at my home. The retailer responded back the same day that as soon as they see the funds deposited we will get the receipt out to you. I am a bit perplexed as Synchrony processed a purchase on XX/XX/2023 for {$7500.00} for merchant XXXX XXXX XXXX on Synchrony Home card ending in XXXX. Also, a purchase of {$5000.00} was processed with the same merchant on XX/XX/2023 to XXXX card ending in XXXX. I would like to receive a paid in full invoice from the merchant for my records. Please advise me when the above mentioned purchase amounts will be sent to the merchant.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: FL

Zip: 342XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-08-15

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7404461

Date Received: 2023-08-16

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account information incorrect

Consumer Complaint: In XX/XX/2023 I refinanced my home and reached a written settlement with Synchrony Bank TJX Rewards XXXX. The account was Settled in Full for {$2700.00}, with the agreement that the account would appear on my credit report with a XXXX ( {$0.00} ) balance, and the account status would be " Paid. '' Synchrony Bank accepted and deposited my {$2700.00} check from the Title Company, marked as Settlement in Full. However, AFTER the payment was received, Synchrony Bank reported my account as " Charged Off '' with a balance of {$3400.00}. This report has occurred every month since XX/XX/2023, and this account on my credit report is still showing a " Derogatory '' account status, rather than the promised " Paid '' status, and it is still showing an account balance of {$3400.00}, rather than the Settled in Full balance of XXXX ( {$0.00} ). Synchrony Bank most recently reported this on XX/XX/2023, and I expect they will fraudulently do so again this month. As a result of this " Derogatory '' report and falsely reported " Amount Past Due, '' my credit score has dropped each month it has continued to be falsely reported.

Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response

State: VA

Zip: 23236

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-08-16

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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