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This profile includes complaints for Continental Finance Company, LLC's headquarters and its corporate-owned locations. To view all corporate locations, see
Customer Complaints Summary
- 664 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 310 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:10/01/2024
Type: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 received a call from an attorneys office whom informed me that Continental Finance has filed a civil suite against me for a disclosed amount and were attempting to serve documents. The law office representative stated that Continental Finance has mailed out notices of said debt to address in which I informed the representative that I am not aware of.. I explained that I do not know anything about this "debt" , I do not own this debt and have never received any notices in regards to this debt. I regularly keep up to date with all three of my credit reports and I have NEVER seen Continental Finance show up on any of my reports.
Business Response
Date: 10/01/2024
We appreciate the opportunity to investigate the customer's concerns. A written response has been sent.Customer Answer
Date: 10/07/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to my complaint and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Regards,
Complaint ID: 22362817
Initial Complaint
Date:09/30/2024
Type: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 am a consumer I have a right to privacy my right must be protected as a federally protected consumer. Please see mh attached enclosed complaint.Business Response
Date: 10/01/2024
We appreciate the opportunity to investigate the customer's concerns. A written response has been sent.Customer Answer
Date: 10/07/2024
Better Business Bureau: I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to my complaint and have determined that this does not resolve my issue. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.This company has not removed this account from my credit file and in there notice failed to provide a 1099c . I have the right to privacy this company must respect my privacy they gave my personal information to a third part debt collector without my written consent? Please delete this account from my credit file . **In order for the bureau to continue to assist you, you MUST provide your view on the matter or your complaint will be closed as answered. Regards, Complaint ID: 22359999Business Response
Date: 10/09/2024
We appreciate the opportunity to investigate this customer's concerns. A written response has been sent.Initial Complaint
Date:09/26/2024
Type: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 had a hard inquiry from this company and I didn’t authorize it. Every attempt to contact them has failed. The number listed is an automated service that constantly says I’m first in line just to never answer and eventually hang up on me. I tried to email but no response. I need this removed immediately.Business Response
Date: 09/27/2024
We appreciate the opportunity to investigate this customer's concerns. A written response has been sent.Customer Answer
Date: 10/02/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to my complaint and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Regards,
Complaint ID: 22345206
Initial Complaint
Date:09/22/2024
Type: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.
Over the past month I have discussed hardship with supervisor and customer service representative. Supervisor stated she was taking me off hardship and offering me a settlement and I will have answer in 3 days. I called they said they took me off hardship, but I have to be delinquent 60 days for settlement. I advised don't want to report on my credit and asked if could put me back on hardship. They said yes advised I pay 28.68 by September 16, 2024 and it won't report 30 days. I allowed her to take payment over the phone. They reported my account 30 days even though I made the payment within 30 days as advised. I've never been late and have a perfect payment history. I want my credit corrected showing I wasn't late. They told me my next payment is due in October 16 of 28.68. You dropped my credit 51 points. Please fix your error. I preferred settlement, but they lied about that. I didn't want to hurt my credit that's why I've done everything you asked of me. My husband has had cancer twice, double pulmonary embolism from covid, long covid and can't work at the moment. I'm permanently disabled, I have diabetes, and alpha thalassemia. I'm struggling financially. I paid insurance on this card no help. We can barely buy groceries. I have to pay tons of doctor bills for my husband's treatments. I need help. Please fix my credit and help with anything you can please.Business Response
Date: 09/27/2024
We appreciate the opportunity to investigate this customer's concerns. A written response has been sent.Customer Answer
Date: 10/01/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to my complaint and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Regards,
Complaint ID: 22320327
Initial Complaint
Date:09/19/2024
Type: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 my Aug 25 statement it shows they did not receive my payment that was due by Aug 22. They received my payment for my Surge card Aug 20 and it shows that on my back statement. This Aug 25 statement has a late fee on it now and shows me past due. I have NEVER been late with SURGE. I pay this acct thru my banks bill pay and it shows they received my Aug payment on the 20th of Aug. I want my bill corrected and shown current with late charges removed. I also do not want this held against me regarding future credit line increases.Business Response
Date: 09/24/2024
We appreciate the opportunity to investigate this customer's concerns. A written response has been sent.Customer Answer
Date: 09/30/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to my complaint and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Regards,
Complaint ID: 22309885
Initial Complaint
Date:09/17/2024
Type: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.
There was a late fee add to my credit report I contacted them to let them know that it was fraudulent activity with my bank account where auto payment was stop when account had to be change. They understood the situation and claim that they would remove the late payment and never didBusiness Response
Date: 09/18/2024
We appreciate the opportunity to investigate this customer's concerns. A written response has been sent.Initial Complaint
Date:08/30/2024
Type: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.
Unauthorized late fees.Business Response
Date: 08/30/2024
We appreciate the opportunity to investigate this customer's concerns. A written response has been sent.Initial Complaint
Date:08/20/2024
Type: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 have not had a replacement Reflex card in over a year. Yet the fees keep piling up. I am now up to my FOURTH request for a new card. Customer service says it was an address error and sent me a confirmation letter. The last card sent was August 5th. Before that was June 28th. Before that was May 8th. Oddly, that confirmation letter got to me, but nothing was ever updated. I have spent today, August 20th, 2024, spending 3 hours on the phone with Reflex going around and around. Some have the correct address. Some do not. But I have a correctly addressed letter from Reflex, proving they do in fact have the correct address. Absolutely zero compensation for my time, will not expedite the card to me, and continues to charge me for a card I do not have. I was told to wait another 7-10 days, making this a total of one year and one month without a card. MEANWHILE, I'm still getting charged. Haven't had an active card in over a year. This company is criminal. FTC is next.Business Response
Date: 08/29/2024
We appreciate the opportunity to investigate this customer's concerns. A written response has been sent.Customer Answer
Date: 09/06/2024
Better Business Bureau: I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to my complaint and have determined that this does not resolve my issue. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below. **In order for the bureau to continue to assist you, you MUST provide your view on the matter or your complaint will be closed as answered.Please find the most current three letters I received. Three of seven, all confirming the address was updated. If it was never updated, then how could I have gotten the first card? The representative responding to this never addresses this. Here are their words ; 'Please note that when you continued to contact our Customer Service Department regarding yourreplacement card, the address on your account was reflecting as updated, however, proof of theupdated address was still requested in order to ship the credit card. We sincerely regret anyfrustration this caused.Nonsense. After this complaint was filed, the card amazingly showed up. The address update was a fault on Reflex starting with the automatic replacement going missing and this saga starting in May of 2024. I have a pile of letters saying 'Home address updated', yet this 'company' excels at behaving as an incompetent financial institution. Not even expedited shipping offered. First card expired July 2023. New card active August 2024. That alone speaks volumes on this subpar company. I reject this response. Thank you Better Business Bureau. Regards, Complaint ID: 22169296Business Response
Date: 09/17/2024
We appreciate the opportunity to investigate this customer's concerns. A written response has been sent.Initial Complaint
Date:08/15/2024
Type: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.
Contifinco/Cerulean credit card/ etc will cancel my Credit card without any fees. I have tried contacting them by email and phone number, The reps keep putting me back on the automated system in calls, and they refuse to answer emails. This company will cancel the card due to their own fault, without any fees as I have yet to receive the card. I will not accept re delivery, only cancellation with no derogatory remarks on my credit . THEY WILL REMOVE ANY DATA RELATED TO ME FROM THEIR COMPANY. THE EMAIL THEY PROVIDE IS [email protected]Business Response
Date: 08/16/2024
We appreciate the opportunity to investigate this customer's concerns. A written response has been sent.Customer Answer
Date: 08/21/2024
Better Business Bureau: I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to my complaint and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. I also spoke with a representative via chat after who was very helpful with a follow up question.Regards, Complaint ID: 22147896Initial Complaint
Date:08/09/2024
Type: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.
Original complaint: 21933417 My credit card company decided to increase my rate substantially and gave me the option to opt out of the rate increase but failed to disclose that my account would be closed. Now my credit rating has dropped. I have now found the original letter stated in the attached document Section D p) Your decision to opt out will not affect our decision to continue to extend credit to you under the agreement. I’ve made several phone calls over the last month to re established and was told I would be reactive in 72 hours. This last call I was told it could not be reactivated. My fiancés account was reactivated and we both sent the opt out notice at the same time but I called prior to her to have my account re established. I feel I’m being punished for putting in a complaint. The letter clearly said my decision to opt out will not affect their decision to continue to extend me credit.Business Response
Date: 08/14/2024
We appreciate the opportunity to investigate this customer's concerns. A written response has been sent.Customer Answer
Date: 08/23/2024
Better Business Bureau: I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to my complaint and have determined that this does not resolve my issue. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below. **In order for the bureau to continue to assist you, you MUST provide your view on the matter or your complaint will be closed as answered. I want my account reopened this was clearly confusing. My fiancé was offered a lower APR and I would like the same. Regards, Complaint ID: 22118963Business Response
Date: 09/09/2024
We appreciate the opportunity to investigate this customer's concerns. A written response has been sent.
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