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Customer Complaints Summary
- 59 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 18 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:06/02/2025
Type:Billing IssuesStatus: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 find this account to be incorporated with inaccurate information, I strongly believe this to be misleading and misrepresentation of my credit history.Business Response
Date: 06/05/2025
This
letter is in response to the correspondence we received from the Better
Business Bureau.
I understand from your correspondence that you believe
inaccurate information is being reported to the credit bureaus about this
account and you are requesting the account removed from your credit profile.
Regarding our credit bureau reporting, our records
indicate on November 28, 2018, we received an online application in your name,
with the Social Security Number ending in ****. Your identity was validated,
the application was approved, and the above referenced account was established.
The account was used for purchases and the last payment in the amount of $170.00
was posted on June 28, 2019. The account subsequently charged off due to
non-payment on December 4, 2019 with a balance owing of $425.00. Attached are
copies of the monthly billing statements reflecting the account activity
including any information about past due status.
We have completed our investigation and have confirmed
the information that has been reported is an accurate reflection of the way the
account was maintained. We are unable to act upon your request as the
information reported to the credit bureaus needs to be accurate to maintain the
integrity of the credit reporting system.
If you continue to believe the information is
inaccurate, please send us a detailed letter stating specifically what
information you believe is wrong, copies of any documentation to support your
position that the information is inaccurate and a copy of your credit report
reflecting the incorrect information. Upon receipt of these items, we will be
happy to investigate further.
I hope this
information is helpful. If you have any further questions, please feel free to
contact me at *************Sincerely,
**
Initial Complaint
Date:05/03/2025
Type:Billing IssuesStatus: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.
Company: Hue by First Savings Bank/ First Savings Credit Card
Date of incurred extra fee: 04/06/2025
Amount: $75
Date of Monthly Fees: 10th of each month
Amount of Monthly Fee: $6.25
Starting last year, First Savings Bank said they were switching their annual fee to a monthly based fee. I checked my account on the 29th to find out that they were " double dipping" and were not only taking out a monthly fee every month for use of the card, but the are charging an annual fee on top of the monthly fee. I called immediately to discuss the matter and they stated they have the right to change the terms whenever they want.
I understand changing how a fee is paid, monthly, annually, etc. What I dont understand and is completely unethical is that they are double dipping for usage fees with the card with a monthly and annual fee.
I had this card for over 7 years which I never use. I have kept it open as I have had it so long and didnt want it to hurt my credit score by closing it.
After this incident, I immediately closed the card and decided to make this report as this "double dipping" term seems unethical in so many ways. This card is used by a lot of people who have low credit, low income, to increase their credit scores. Most of the people using this card DO NOT have the funds to pay a monthly and annual fee for a high interest rate credit card.
I have over 10 other credit cards that may charge an annual fee but that is it and that is completely acceptable.
I believe that this needs to be looked into as I am sure there are many customers who are being taken advantage of by this company.
Thank you,
*****Business Response
Date: 05/12/2025
This letter is in response to the
correspondence we received from the Better Business Bureau.
I understand from
your correspondence
that you received notification that a monthly fee of $6.25 was being added to
your account. You initially believed the monthly fee would be replacing the
account’s Annual Fee. Upon finding both fees would still bill, you contacted us
to close your account. You indicate that the fees are too high
Our records indicate on June 17, 2024, we sent a
Change-of-terms letter, where we explained a monthly fee of $6.25 ($75
Annually) would be added to your account and that the remaining terms of your
credit card contract would stay the same, which includes the account's Annual
Fee. As this letter also states, you could opt out the changes prior to August
5, 2024, before the change goes into effect. I have reviewed your account
history and find no record of you contacting us regarding the change of terms
or any request to opt out of the change(s). As your credit card contract
explains, we may change any term of this contract at any time and will notify
you as is required by law. If you reject or opt out of the change in terms, the
account would be closed and you would be able to pay off the balance under the
terms in effect at that time. A copy of your credit card contract and the
change in terms letter are enclosed for your review.
While we can respectfully understand why you may not
want to pay an additional fee for the account, we find the change necessary due
to economic conditions. Per your request, your account was closed on April 30,
2025 with a $0.00 balance.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have any
further questions, please feel free to contact me at *************Sincerely, **
Customer Answer
Date: 05/12/2025
Complaint: ********
I am rejecting this response because: IT IS NOT OKAY TO DOUBLE DIP AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CUSTOMERS. Your credit card isnt a great credit card, thus why I never used it. It was started to build credit and that was all. I do not care if you sent out a change in terms. That is not the point and the fact that you are making excuses to double dipping proves my point. Horrible customer service. I have many other credit cards that either A) dont charge ANY fee.. and they seem to be doing just fine or B) Charge only one fee.. an annual fee. Only one. Not a monthly and an annual.I dont need a response at this point. I have already made a report with Consumer Protection Services as this is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard and you are a GREEDY company that is taking advantage of its customers. BAD BUSINESS!!
Thank you
Sincerely,
***** *******Initial Complaint
Date:03/27/2025
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus: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.
F/S -*** sent me numerous emails and even mailing to apply for a credit line increase- and because I lock my credit profiles for unwanted inquiries- F/S- *** rejected the application. One CR rep told me to try back after i unlocked the credit profiles and when I did another agent flat out rejected the increase because of a lack of credit- MY CREDIT HAS INCREASED AND ALL PAYMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE ON TIME- WITH ME EVEN PAYING OFF MY BALANCED IN FULL-
***- First Savings is NOT a good credit card to conduct business with- GREED and a LACK of Professional Courtesy runs rapid through the companyBusiness Response
Date: 04/01/2025
This letter is in response to the correspondence we
received from the Better Business Bureau.
I understand from
your correspondence, you received several notifications advising you could
apply for a credit line increase on your ***/First Savings Credit Card account.
You submitted a request, which was declined due to a freeze on your credit
bureau report. You removed the freeze from your credit report, requested the
increase again, and were declined again. You believe these actions were not
professional and are requesting your Credit Limit increased.
Our
records indicate you requested a credit line increase through our website and
contacted us by phone on March 17, 2025 and were declined each time due to the
freeze on your credit bureau report. I certainly regret any confusion the
information we provided caused. Please allow me to clarify, once you have
removed the freeze from your credit report, you would need to wait 30 days
before we would be able to process a credit line increase on the account.
Please contact us after this time has passed at * ***** ******** or me at the number below, for us to
process your request.
I hope this
information is helpful. If you have any further questions, please feel free to
contact me at *************Sincerely, **
Business Response
Date: 04/10/2025
This
letter is in response to the correspondence we received from the Better
Business Bureau.
I understand from
your correspondence, you indicate that you have been a great customer who pays
an Annual Fee and you disagree with our previous correspondence regarding your
request for a credit line increase.
I certainly regret
any inconvenience or difficulty you have experienced as a result of this
situation. Unfortunately, I am unable to process a credit line increase on your
account at this time. Once a freeze has been removed from your credit bureau
report, please wait 30 days, then contact us at ************************ to have us review the account for a credit
line increase.
I
hope this information is helpful. If you have any further questions, please
feel free to contact me at *************Sincerely,
**
Customer Answer
Date: 04/11/2025
Complaint: ********
I am rejecting this response because: YOU HAVE LOST MY BUSINESS- YOU SENT ME THE CREDIT LINE INCREASE NOTICE AND THEN YOU REJECTED IT- I AM NOT PAYING TO USE THIS CARD NO LONGER- ONCE I PAY THIS **** DOWN- YOU CAN RIP OFF SOMEONE ELSE BEFORE THIS COMPANY BECOMES OBSOLETE AND NO LONGER IN BUSINESS
Sincerely,
***** *****Initial Complaint
Date:03/19/2025
Type:Billing IssuesStatus: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.
this is a debt I am not liable for with Federal savings bank, and the FSB blaze credit card. They closed the account due fraud and agreed to remove it off my report. They haven't removed it, I asked them to provide the original contract with my signature but they havent provided it. I'd like this removed off my credit report.
The address on my credit report for this business is - 5*** * ********* ** ***** ****** ** ****** ***** **** ** *** ***ze.Business Response
Date: 04/18/2025
response attached
our records indicate you did file
Initial Complaint
Date:01/07/2025
Type:Billing IssuesStatus: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.
To Whom it may concern,
This letter is to inform you that I recently received a copy of my credit report that your company publishes and after reviewing it I found a number of items on the report that are inaccurate. The accounts in question are listed below. Please send me copies of the documents that you have in your files as of this date that you used to verify the accuracy of the accounts listed below.
FIRST SVG CC ACCT #: **************** BAL. $415.00
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681g I have the right to demand that you disclose to me all of the documents that you have recorded and retained in your file at the time of this request concerning the accounts that you are reporting in my credit report. Please don’t respond to my request by saying that these accounts have been verified. Send me copies of the documents that you have in your files that were used to verify them. If you do not have any documentation in your files to verify the accuracy of these disputed accounts then please delete them immediately as required under Section 611(a)(5)(A)(i). By publishing these inaccurate and unverified items on my credit report and distributing them to 3rd parties you are damaging my reputation and credit worthiness.Business Response
Date: 01/14/2025
This letter is in
response to the correspondence we received from the Better Business Bureau.
I understand from
your correspondence that you believe inaccurate information is being reported
to the credit reporting agencies about this account. You are requesting
documents provided to verify the information being reported to the credit
bureaus is accurate or have the account deleted from your credit profile.
In
your letter, you indicate we must provide copies of contracts and other
documentation. We believe you are referencing the validation of debt
requirements within the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act; however, First Savings Bank is not a debt collector by definition under this Act.
As a gesture of goodwill, enclosed are copies of the monthly billing
statements, which will reflect the payment and purchase history. Because the
account was applied for online, no physical application is available. However,
the information from the application is retained in our files and a copy of the
Application Detail screen is enclosed.
Regarding our credit bureau reporting, our
records indicate on March 8, 2022, we received an online application in your
name, with the Social Security Number ending in ****. Your identity was
validated, the application was approved, and the above referenced account was
established. The account was used for purchases and the last payment in the
amount of $30.00 was posted on October 7, 2022. The account subsequently
charged off due to non-payment on February 12, 2023 with a balance owing of
$415.45.
We have completed our investigation and
have confirmed the information that has been reported is an accurate reflection
of the way the account was maintained. The information reported to the credit
bureaus needs to be accurate to maintain the integrity of the credit reporting
system. Therefore, we are unable to grant your request to remove or alter the
information being reported on your credit profile.
If you continue to believe the
information is inaccurate, please send us a detailed letter explaining
specifically what you believe is inaccurate and copies of any documentation you
may have to support your position, for us to investigate further. Please send
this information to:
HUE/First
Savings Credit Card
** *** ****
Sioux
Falls, SD 57117-5019
I hope this
information is helpful. If you have any further questions, please feel free to
contact me at *************Sincerely,* *****
Initial Complaint
Date:10/22/2024
Type:Billing IssuesStatus: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.
Hello,
I am just trying to get a copy of a 1099 C debt of cancellation so i can file an amended tax return form 1040X. Because this company sent the cancellation of debt to IRS i am required to report it and add it to my taxes. there is one issue here i never received a copy of the 1099 c and when i call IRS they are saying i need to call the company to get it. i also changed my address long time ago and i believe if this was sent it might have been sent to an old address i had 5 or 6 years ago. I have been calling these people for the past 4 months and nobody can assist me they keep transferring me to financial assistance and when i explain they said okay we will send it and i never received anything. At this point i am gonna have to send a letter to IRS to let them know i never received this so they can investigate because nobody can help me.Business Response
Date: 10/25/2024
This letter is in
response to the correspondence we received from the Better Business Bureau.
I understand from your correspondence that you did not receive the 1099-C
Cancellation of Debt Form for your First Savings Credit Card account and claim
that no one you have contacted has been able to assist you. Our records do not
show that we have received any telephone calls from you regarding your account.
Per your request, a copy of your 1099-C Cancellation of Debt Form for 2022 is enclosed.
I
hope this information is helpful. If you have any further questions, please
feel free to contact me at ************.Sincerely,
* *****
Initial Complaint
Date:08/26/2024
Type:Billing IssuesStatus: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.
In May I paid an annual fee of $75 and in August they are charging me a second annual fee of $75. If they had been upfront about continuing to charge annual fees throughout the year I would have kept my $75 and closed the account. This is predatory lending in my opinion. ANNUAL means yearly. Not as many times a year as they decide -AFTER they’ve already collected your money. Shady. Bad business practices. If this isn’t resolved I’ll take it to the attorney general and let complaints stack up until the company is forced to act right.Business Response
Date: 08/29/2024
This letter is in
response to the correspondence we received from the Better Business Bureau.
In your correspondence, you indicate that your account
has an Annual Fee of $75.00, but were notified recently that there was going to
be an additional fee added to the account. You state that you would have closed
your account instead of paying the Annual Fee if you had known and are
requesting a refund of the $75.00.
Our records show
that you were sent a Change-of-terms letter, which explained a monthly fee of
$6.25 would be added to the account, which would total $75 annually. This is in
addition to the Annual Fee of $75.00 that bills once a year. In this letter, we
explain that you can opt out of these changes and the account will be closed.
On August 27, 2024, you contacted us and closed your account; the Annual Fee of
$75.00 was credited. Your credit balance check for the $75.00 was requested and
this should arrive within the next 10-14 days.
I hope this
information is helpful. If you have any further questions, please feel free to
contact me at ************.Initial Complaint
Date:08/02/2024
Type:Billing IssuesStatus: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 have come across a hard inquiry on my credit from First Savings Credit Card
I have not nor will I ever apply to any credit related products from First Savings Credit Card
Please remove the inquiry from my credit report asap.Business Response
Date: 08/07/2024
Enclosed is the response for ********* *******. Thank youCustomer Answer
Date: 08/07/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
********* *******Initial Complaint
Date:08/02/2024
Type:Billing IssuesStatus: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.
This company has inaccurately reported information on my credit report. Despite my attempts to contact them to correct the information, they have ignored my requests. I am seeking the following:
Original Contracts:
Copies of any original contracts or documents used to verify the legitimacy of the disputed information.
Verification Procedures:
Detailed procedures your organization has in place to ensure the accuracy of each account.Business Response
Date: 08/09/2024
Enclosed is the response regarding ******** * ******** concerns.Initial Complaint
Date:07/29/2024
Type:Billing IssuesStatus: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 Sir/Madam,
I am writing to dispute an account listed on my credit report that I believe is the result of identity theft.
The details of the account in question are:
Creditor Name: CCS/FIRST SAVINGS BANK
Opened Date: 5/1/2019
Account Number: ************ Higher Credit: $887.00
This account was not authorized by me, and I have no knowledge of it. I am a victim of identity theft, and I have already contacted the credit reporting agencies to place a fraud alert on my credit file.
I request that you investigate this matter and remove the unauthorized account from my credit report. Please confirm receipt of this letter and inform me of the results of your investigation.Business Response
Date: 07/31/2024
This letter is in
response to the correspondence we received from the Better Business Bureau.
In your correspondence, you indicate that
you are disputing this account that is appearing on your credit bureau report
and believe that it may have been opened fraudulently as you have no knowledge
of it. You are requesting this be investigated and the account removed from
your credit bureau report.
Our
records indicate on May 1, 2019, we received an online application
for a First Savings Credit Card in the name ******** * ***** with the address
**** *** ** *** *** ******** ** ***** and the Social Security Number ending in ****. Your
name, address and Social Security Number were verified as a match against your
credit report, so the application was approved and the account was established.
The account was used for purchases and payments made, and the account
subsequently charged off due to non-payment on December 27, 2019 and has a
current balance of $630.94. Because the application was received online, no
physical application is available. However, the information received on the
application is retained in our files and a copy of the Application Detail
screen is enclosed.
If this account was truly set up without your
knowledge or consent based on a fraudulent application, please complete and
return the enclosed Affidavit of Unauthorized Use. Please also respond, in
writing, to the following questions:
Who at your previous address **** *** ** *** *** ******** ** *****-**** would have had access to your Social Security Number and date of birth in order to provide this information on the application?
Who at this address would have daily access to receive your mail including the offer of credit, credit card, and mail from us without your knowledge?
Please also answer, who would have made payments on your account from Industrial Bank account ending in ****?
Upon receipt of
this information, we would be happy to investigate further. Without this
information, we must assume the account is yours and you remain responsible for
the $630.94 that is owed on the account.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have any
further questions, please feel free to contact me at *************
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