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  Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

  1 Citizens Plz Providence, RI 02903-1344

  
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  Citizens Financial

  955 Boardman Poland Rd Youngstown, OH 44512-5118

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  Citizens Bank

  1001 Boston Post Rd Guilford, CT 06437-2606

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  Citizens Bank

  256 Samson Rock Dr Madison, CT 06443-3019

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  Citizens Bank

  221 Norwich New London Tpke Uncasville, CT 06382-2515

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/12/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I had a fraudulent checking account opened up with Citizens Bank back in December of last year. $15,000 was transferred from my valid Citizens Bank home equity line of credit and put into the fraudulent checking account. I reported the fraud to Citizens Bank and while Citizens Bank pulled the funds back, it left a negative $9700 balance in the fraudulent checking account which **************** is attempting to hold me responsible. I have submitted numerous documents including a notarized Affidavit issued by the ************************ stating I did not know about or benefit from this fraud, a Police report, an *** report, my identification documents and proof of residence. Each time I am redirected to contact the *** department who is not able to assist me and just creates a new case number. These new case numbers include c-3071110, c-3145143, c-3145946,c-3145165,c-315946, c-315143,idt-39399, ********, ********* I request: A confirmation letter that the fraudulent Citizens Bank checking account is closed due to identity theft Assurance that I am not being held liable for the balance

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/24/2025

  They have reached out to me, however they said that they would reach back out and they have not. I need a follow up with them.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/25/2025

  Please see attached a copy of our response letter being provided for your files.
  
  Sincerely,
  Office of the Customer
  **********************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/12/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  on feb 5 i discovered a check was taken from mycheck book and forged and cashed for $700 i immediately called the bank and filed a claim with them and also called the police and filed a police report. I was told it would take up to 12 business days to research and resolve my claim. i waited and called back and asked to speak to the fraud department several times and was told repeatly no resolution yet. I even went to the local branch to try to talk to the branch manager because this was causing numerous *** to charged to my account and the bank even though they knew i had a claim filed was threatening to turn me into collections and /or close my account but the bank manager acted like he couldnt be bothered said they were short staffed and couldnt get anyone to help me that this would probably take another month and just to keep calling . On the 28 th my march check was deposited and the bank took $342 of nsf fees out of it and i still didnt have a resolution for my claim. i tried calling again but was told the claim was completed but i couldnt get the answer over the phone that i now had to wait 90 days from when i filed the claim which is ridicious i was now out of $1000. Finally on march 3 the fraud department called and said i have one question for you where do you keep your check book she asked i told her like most people on my desk where im sitting at 99% of the time . She told me that she would have a decision by the end of the day. When i asked about the check and why they let this check go thru when the could clearly see it wasnt my signature that i dont misspell my own last name she got snippy and said i know its a fraud check and hung up on me. This week i got a letter from them saying because i basically didnt have my checkbook locked up they werent correcting anything or returning my money. I only had $105. of the *** returned and only after i thru a fit on the phone

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/23/2025

  I have not heard from the business in response to my complaint.        I have heard from the business but my complaint is not solved they just informed me same lame excuse as to why they cant refund my stolen money 

  

  Business Response

  Date: 04/28/2025

  Please see attached a copy of our response letter being provided for your files.
  
  Sincerely,
  Office of the Customer
  **********************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/28/2025

  Better Business Bureau:I have reviewed the response submitted by the business and have determined that the response does not satisfy or resolve my issues and/or concerns in reference to complaint # ********. Please add your rejection comments below; if you do not provide any details, your complaint will be closed as Answered. it doesnt matter  you and sof ca  bank  cashed a fraudent check with my last name misspelled on it and not my signature  you should have stopped this check from cashing regardless of where my checks are in my home.  And per the FCIC  my money is supposed to be insured and protected by them and according to my lawyer im entitled to a refund of my stolen money.   You are using this as a cope out for responsibility of protecting my bank account .  

  [You must provide details of why you are not satisfied with this resolution.  If you do not enter a reason for your rejection, your complaint will be closed as Answered.]
  
  Businesses and Customers should be civil, courteous and polite in their responses to complaints. It is important to remain professional and productive when participating in the BBB complaint process.
  
  FAQ
  
  Regards,

  ****

   

   

  

  Business Response

  Date: 05/21/2025

  Please see attached a copy of our response letter being provided for your files.
  
  Sincerely,
  Office of the Customer
  **********************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/22/2025

  [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response submitted by the business and have determined that the response does satisfy my issues and/or concerns in reference to complaint #********. I understand that by choosing to accept the business response that my complaint will be closed as resolved. 
  
  Regards,
  
  **** ********

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/12/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  This complaint goes to Citizens bank and not one particular branch. Over the last few weeks including today, I have received and accessive amount of fees. Totaling over $400. I have went to a branched and call customer service to discuss my personal problem with no help from the bank so I knew already that contacting Citizens directly would not resolve my issue. These fees are putting my family and I in a greater hardship.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/27/2025

  A detailed response has been communicated to Ms. ***** on March 17, 2025 by telephone. 
  
  Sincerely,
  Office of the Customer
  **********************  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/31/2025

  [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response submitted by the business and have determined that the response does satisfy my issues and/or concerns in reference to complaint #********. I understand that by choosing to accept the business response that my complaint will be closed as resolved. 
  
  Regards,
  
  ******* *****

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/11/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Dear BBB,I am writing to express my frustration with Citizens Bank regarding my attempts to obtain bank statements for the past 12 months. My name is ******* ******, and I am reaching out for assistance in resolving this matter.I need these statements to help my mother, who refinanced her house on December 5, 2024. In 2023, she kindly co-signed a car loan with me under her name. Now, she needs my help gathering documentation to prove to her home loan officer that she is not paying for her car and mine. Specifically, she requires my 12-month bank statements.Despite my repeated calls to Citizens Bank, they have failed to provide me with the necessary statements. I have spoken to representatives **** (on February 20, 2025) and ****** (last month) but have not received the statements. **** provided me with a ticket number (CFG05010685) and four account numbers:1. *************** 2. ************** 3. ************** 4. ************** I am unsure if any laws prohibit me from requesting my bank statements. I would appreciate any guidance or assistance the BBB can offer in resolving this matter.Thank you for your attention to this issue.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/25/2025

  Please see attached a copy of our response letter being provided for your files.
  
  Sincerely,
  Office of the Customer
  **********************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/31/2025

  Better Business Bureau:I have reviewed the response submitted by the business and have determined that the response does not satisfy or resolve my issues and/or concerns in reference to complaint # ********. Please add your rejection comments below; if you do not provide any details, your complaint will be closed as Answered. 

  I am missing all my car payment statement from ************ to ************** i made payment every months i need those statements for the mortgage compan as soon as possible
  
  Businesses and Customers should be civil, courteous and polite in their responses to complaints. It is important to remain professional and productive when participating in the BBB complaint process.
  
  FAQ
  
  Regards,

  ******* *.

   

   

  

  Business Response

  Date: 04/22/2025

  Please see attached a copy of our response letter being provided for your files.
  
  Sincerely,
  Office of the Customer
  **********************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/10/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On August 19, 2024, I received a notice from the *** claiming that I had unreported income that was on a 1099-OID form. Initially, the *** stated that it was with ********************. After further investigation, ******** determined that the account was with ********************** Securities. The issue, however, is that this is not my account, and the $8,425 that the *** is claiming I made, I had no business with. I am a victim of a very high level of fraud and I request that Citizens investigate this and determine a solution. I also require a letter from Citizens, indicating that they are investigating this issue, so I can provide it to the *** and request more time to resolve this matter. This has gone on for far too long and I am prepared to arrange for a lawyer and bring both Citizens and Fidelity to court on this matter. However, I hope a more diplomatic solution can be achieved. I hope to hear from you soon.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/21/2025

  I have not heard from the business in response to my complaint.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 04/01/2025

  Please see attached a copy of our response letter being provided for your files.
  
  Sincerely,
  Office of the Customer
  **********************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/09/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I had deposited over *******+ into a sportbook (fanatics) in which my account was then closed/restricted with all my funds (over *******) held from Me for no reason given whatsoever. I reported this to the gaming control and I have reported this multiple times citizens bank and constantly am getting denied. I would like to see a resolution to this as soon as possible because this is completely unethical and morally wrong. I am getting striped of all my hard earned money and its not ok.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/20/2025

  Please see attached a copy of our response letter being provided for your files.
  
  Sincerely,
  Office of the Customer
  **********************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/08/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On 3/01, using a Promo Code from Citizens Bank, I followed the links to open up a new checking and a new savings account with them. My application was approved, but when I click to enroll in online access, they were having technical difficulties. This lasted all that day and the next; I called and was told to try the next day. In the meantime, I also got an email saying my opening deposit couldn't happen. 2 days later, I could enroll online, but the "transfer from outside bank accounts" feature was locked/on hold. I called and was told that maybe I could just use zelle or the app to make a deposit. I was able to use the app to deposit checks I had written to fund/open each of the accounts. They were successfully showing online. When I went in the next day to check on their progress, I was getting a message that the user name/password didn't match their records. When I called for help, they said that my account was on hold and I would have to call back the next day. I called the next day, and they said my account was under review and that I would be getting my funds back in a few weeks. They couldn't tell me why. All of these actions are trying to thwart the necessary actions I am taking to follow the rules of earning the $400 bonus at the end of July with these accounts. If they don't stay open, I can't qualify. If I can't move money into them, I'm not going to qualify. There is no reason why I should have been denied access. No reason why my initial opening deposit transfers from my legitimate outside bank were denied. No reason my deposits that I made with the app can't be found (but the checks were cashed and taken from that outside bank account). This needs to be looked into, because I also (to follow the rules for the bonus), set the checking account up with my employer for direct deposit, to start soon.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/12/2025

  A detailed response has been communicated to Ms. ******** on March 12, 2025 by telephone. 
  
  Sincerely,
  Office of the Customer
  **********************  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/16/2025

  Better Business Bureau:I have reviewed the response submitted by the business and have determined that the response does not satisfy or resolve my issues and/or concerns in reference to complaint # ********. Please add your rejection comments below; if you do not provide any details, your complaint will be closed as Answered. 

  No reason for their behavior has been revealed (apparently they are not required to disclose such information), but legitimate reasons like history of overdrafts, unpaid bank fees or suspected fraud do not apply to me in the least, so I am left to assume that it has to still do with the fact that I opened the accounts with a promotion code to receive a bonus at the end of the promotional period, and they are trying to thwart me from receiving such, which is unfair treatment. 
  
  Regards,

  ****

   

   

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/08/2025

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I returned two items I'll do one at a time to *********'s February 12th they refunded me the money one bought May 3rd 2023 it was defective it was refunded under transaction 5393 at 10:00 11:00 a.m. February 12th 25 citizens Bank said it's under a different debit card and they seem not to want a process it and give me my money back or send the money back to *********'s where I bought the item *********'s is excellent it had an unlimited warranty date I have the same bank account just I changed my debit card out for security they say they're unable to put the money back in they can't find it with a different debit card I want my money back meanwhile they're collecting interest

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/07/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  June 2023, this bank (**************************); located on *************. **. **********, **; opened two business accounts in my business name **************************** without proper vetting and identification and/or without correctly recording ownership and access. I now have no access to my funds or to view and transact on my accounts. By these actions, Citizens violated federal regulations of the ***** of Treasury including the Bank Secrecy Act. I have made multiple attempts to resolve and have been largely ignored and not provided a solution. These actions are illegal and require immediate remedy.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/14/2025

  Please see attached a copy of our response letter being provided for your files.
  
  Sincerely,
  Office of the Customer
  **********************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/07/2025

  Type:Delivery Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On November 26, 2024, I purchased a Nao Robot v6 for $3,278.52 from **** seller Jbrown_1990. **** initially lost the item while in their possession, requiring multiple claims for its recovery. **** tracking later indicated delivery on December 23, 2024, but I did not receive the item. I filed a police report with the **** 75th Precinct, report number ***********, on January 10, 2025. I filed a claim with Citizens Bank, claim number DCC-1489, on January 15, 2025. Citizens Bank denied the claim, stating the charge was accurate, despite my submission of supporting evidence. I requested documentation of their claim evaluation over two weeks ago, as of February 7, 2025, and have not received a response. I am requesting assistance from the Better Business Bureau to recover the $3,278.52 and for Citizens Bank to conduct a proper review of my claim and provide the requested documentation, Because the item was purchased on **** and was sold by a 3rd party i did not want to disclosed personal sensitive informed so i had the package delivered by a alias ( **** *******)

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/17/2025

  I have not heard from the business in response to my complaint.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/20/2025

  Please see attached a copy of our response letter being provided for your files.
  
  Sincerely,
  Office of the Customer
  **********************