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: 7106682

Date Received: 2023-06-12

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: This account is not mine, I did NOT authorize anyone to use my account, Please remove this inaccurate account.

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

State: TX

Zip: 78640

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-12

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7106680

Date Received: 2023-06-12

Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services

Subissue: Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service

Consumer Complaint: I, the victim, was not aware of the fraudulent activities on my credit history. I noticed between the month of XXXX 2023 when I could not get approved for a vehicle and my credit started to decline. These actions were not taken by me. At the time, I was between the ages of XXXX trying to build my credit score and did not know anything about credit cards let along credit fraud. One account is within the amount of ( XXXX {$11000.00} ) and the other ( XXXX XXXX {$4000.00} ) is wish to be removed as for my credit will rise and I wouldnt have to keep coming across this hassle.

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

State: TX

Zip: 76210

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-12

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7106646

Date Received: 2023-06-12

Issue: Managing an account

Subissue: Deposits and withdrawals

Consumer Complaint: XX/XX/23 I opened 2 Synchrony savings accounts. XX/XX/23 I transferred out some $ from 1 of my accounts as I needed it for bills. XX/XX/23 I successfully received my $ to the checking account I use for bills. XX/XX/23 My Synchrony bank account was essentially frozen - because I transferred out $ not long after opening the account. I called and confirmed it was actually my account and requested they unfreeze it in case I need my funds. They told me theyd put in the request and it would be available within 48 hours. XX/XX/23 I checked back and it was in fact still frozen. Since then I have called At least XXXX more times and spoken to 2 supervisors all of which tell me they will put in a request to get it unfrozen within 2-3 business days but that they cant confirm and it never is. They said it could take up to 60 days to review my account even though Ive numerous times confirmed it was not fraud and they just keep giving me the run around. Its been frozen for about 3 weeks and everytime I call they never have any other info aside from its being reviewed and to check back in 2-3 days. I am now low on cash and need to access my savings in order to pay bills. They essentially have frozen my account with no end in sight for little to no reason at all. Ridiculous how they can do this for this long. Please help, thanks!

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

State: KS

Zip: 662XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-12

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7106641

Date Received: 2023-06-12

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: 15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy. 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. 15 U.S. Code 1681a - Definitions ; rules of construction - Exclusion.-Except as provided in paragraph the term " consumer report '' does not include -- any report containing information solely as to transactions or experience between the consumer and the person making the report ; 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: TX

Zip: 780XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-12

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7106333

Date Received: 2023-06-12

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Subissue: Debt is not yours

Consumer Complaint: I get repeated emails to XXXX, my secondary email address. This is todays but they come 2-3x per week : " Let 's talk solutions Hi XXXX, Your Sam 's Club Mastercard account is past due. Reminder, Synchrony reports your account status to XXXX, XXXX and XXXX credit bureaus monthly. Current Balance Total Minimum Payment Due Due Date {$110.00} {$31.00} XX/XX/2023 No login? No problem Click Here and Select Pay As Guest We're here to help XXXX Call us Weekdays XXXX XXXX.XXXX XXXX Weekends XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Note : This email is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Account is owned by Synchrony Bank. If you do not wish to receive any future collection communications from us via email, please click here to unsubscribe. This email was sent to you by Synchrony Bank to provide important information about your account. You may receive collection emails even if you have requested not to receive email marketing offers from Synchrony Bank. For more information about the security of your information, please read the Synchrony Bank Privacy Policy. Synchrony Bank is located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Head off identity theft before it happens. For more information about identity theft, please visit the Federal Trade Commission 's ( FTC ) consumer website at https : //www.identitytheft.gov. This is an unmonitored email box. Please do not reply to this email. We respect your privacy. Click here to read our Privacy Policy. XXXX Synchrony Bank XXXX XXXX " but these provide no quick or easy way to contact the bank to draw their attention to the fact that I am NOT XXXX XXXX ( nor is any member of my family ) and I deeply resent that THEIR error is pushing costs off on to me. They should be required to maintain a WWW site/email account where these issues are easily addressed -- especially as they are using electronic means to contact me. Thank you XXXX XXXX

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

State: TN

Zip: 37027

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-12

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7106066

Date Received: 2023-06-12

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, SYNCB/LOWES, has violated my rights. 15 USC 1681 Section 602 states I have the right to privacy. 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. 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 and purpose.

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

State: MS

Zip: 395XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-12

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7105367

Date Received: 2023-06-12

Issue: Trouble using your card

Subissue: Can't use card to make purchases

Consumer Complaint: Synchrony Bank Lowes Store Credit Card fraudulently reduced my available credit on the credit card ending in XXXX. They claim it was due to a recent review of my account. It was lowered to {$4400.00} which is what the balance due was currently at. I have had this credit card for many years and I am a credit worthy applicant. This is adverse action and I have not received detailed information on the reasons why Synchrony bank has done this which is against the law because I have the right to credit. I have always paid my balances due f and do not consent to this adverse action. I have sent a notice to Synchrony Bank about this and received no response from them regarding this issue. I have continued to faithfully pay my alleged debt owed.

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

State: NM

Zip: 870XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-12

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7105362

Date Received: 2023-06-12

Issue: Managing an account

Subissue: Deposits and withdrawals

Consumer Complaint: I opened an account a few months ago with Synchrony bank. I added an account at another bank for transfers and on XX/XX/XXXX attempted to transfer $ XXXX from XXXX XXXX XXXX to Synchrony. Account was frozen and has been under review. Called on XXXX and XX/XX/12. They tell me my $ XXXX is unavailable to me, that they dont know when it will be reviewed and dont know when I can expect communication back. No communication has been available and even when I escalated the call, they said it could be any amount of time. This is unacceptable. I did everything right and am getting no answers and all my money is tied up indefinitely.

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

State: OK

Zip: 73034

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-12

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7105119

Date Received: 2023-06-12

Issue: Improper use of your report

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

Consumer Complaint: CFPB Complaint I have been dealing with identity theft for quite some time. Government agencies are helping me and I also have a case with XXXX ID Restoration. Case # XXXX. This was due to a XXXX XXXX by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. This has been Extensive Identity theft, which requires several hours daily. You have fraudulent Credit Inquiries on my Credit Report. I contacted you Company several months ago, and it was to be removed. As of this date, your fraudulent inquiries remain on my Credit Report. I have filed disputes, and done everything in a proper manner to have these removed. You are in violation of FCRA, and Im asking once again to have your fraudulent inquiries immediately removed from my Credit Report. And please send me verification that this is complete. I do not have the time to involve other government agencies. Please immediately remove all inquiries on my Credit Report from your Company. I have never applied for Credit from your Company nor authorized anyone to do so, Email : XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX l

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

State: GA

Zip: 310XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-12

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 7104851

Date Received: 2023-06-12

Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action

Subissue: Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit

Consumer Complaint: Back in XX/XX/XXXX, some XXXX stole my identity, and wiped me out of saving, and checking, and even contacted my job requesting a change of direct deposit.That 's how i caught it. I reported the ID theft to the FTC on XX/XX/XXXX. It was recommended that I freeze my credit, Which happened on XX/XX/XXXX. As of XX/XX/XXXX, the credit bureaus unfroze my acct, without telling me. Synchrony has gone out of their way, to crush me financially. Part of the ID theft was in Paypal/Synchrony , and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, quickly responded to the fraud alert and me contacting them to close the account. Paypal, however, has dragged their feet, has prevented me from paying my accounts, racking up huge fees, and interest, and now has closed all other Synchrony related accounts that I had. I get dozens of phone calls a day from them Paypal/Synchrony , where I'm just left of hold for hours with no resolution. I'm losing income due to them taking up all my time, when I should be working. Paypal tells me that I'm unable to prove who I am, on my own account, since someone changed the login info, password, and at some point phone number. Yet, they keep sending me the bills, harassing letters, and calls. They recently closed my Care Credit account which I rely on for medical and vet bills, which I pay religiously. As of XX/XX/XXXX, according to XXXX, and XXXX, I am not in collections. I don't know what to do to resolve this. This was the exact copy and past from my previous complaint, # XXXX. Here is the new information. Instead of Paypal/Synchrony trying to work with me, they have decided to sue me. They are using XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX from XXXX NC. Fee 's and interest have not changed, nor can I get a person from Paypal/Synchrony to contact me through email, because my phone is off. The dozens of people I've spoken with, I've told to contact me through email, and they still don't listen. This is outrageous. What am I supposed to do? This debt is partially on them, they allowed someone else to use my account, and to change the information there, preventing me from being able to simply access my account. I want to pay my bill, for what I owe. It wont be a lump sum, it will be monthly, as I continue to get out of debt from some XXXX stealing my identity. I would think allowing me access to my accounts, to pay them down, would be a better option than suing me, but I guess big business would rather XXXX people than do whats right.

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

State: NC

Zip: 28115

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-06-13

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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