Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: GA
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Managing an account
Sub-issue: Deposits and withdrawals

Complaint:
On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I applied for a position with XXXX through the Department of Labor. XXXX listed a match for the position of XXXX XXXX XXXX and instructed applicants to email their resume to the HR rep provided. The next day, I received a reply from the Recruiting Team stating that I am qualified for their position. This information came from XXXX XXXX, however the email address is from " XXXXXXXXXXXX ''. Normally, the " XXXX '' would come after the @ symbol. Anyway, I accepted the position and received an Employment Agreement Letter via email. The job title changed to Administrative Clerk. This job is based out of XXXX XXXX, MO of which I would work remotely. Per the Recruiting Team, I would report to XXXX XXXX XXXX who would facilitate training for 1 week ( XXXX - XXXX ) at pay of {$14.00} an hour and start the job on Monday XXXX at pay of {$29.00} an hour. He advised I would receive all the materials needed for the job ( Laptop, Scanner/Printer, Desk, and File cabinet ). He sent me a check in the amount of {$2800.00} to deposit and wire transfer payments to a vendor who would retrieve, deliver, and install all equipment. After I completed the transfer, he said the vendor advised him that more money was needed due to upgrades. XXXX XXXX sent me another check by priority mail to deposit in my account to process another wire transfer. This second check was in the same amount at the first! I told him that I still have {$71.00} from the 1st check that he sent me, and asked what should I do with that. He said to wait for further instructions. The bank placed a hold on that deposit ; eventually they were returned. Both checks was remitted by a XXXX XXXX. 

At this point I was skeptical of the entire ordeal as I was not sure of my employment status with XXXX. So I went to their website and emailed XXXX XXXX XXXX @ XXXXXXXXXXXX. However, I did not receive a reply. I also left a voicemail @ XXXX. I never spoke to the recruiter or XXXX XXXX XXXX over the phone as everything was done via XXXX XXXX online ; including the interview. Also after the second check was returned, I was asked to personally cover the funds and I would be reimbursed. Shortly after that, I ceased communication with XXXX XXXX. Since then, my bank account has been overdrawn, closed, and re-opened with a new account number. Unfortunately, a bank investigator has not been assigned to my case as of yet. I kept the receipts of the wire transfers, as well as the employment letter and XXXX XXXX conversation. Please let me know how I can help to recuperate these funds. My bank account is on lock, and I need my funds to pay bills and co-pays for appointments. 
The Employment Agreement Letter is from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Kansas XXXX, MO XXXX Headquaters. http : XXXX XXXXXXXX. I have attached the conversation to include copies of the receipt and check.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief