I applied online to put a five figures into a CD. I went through the whole process (Name, address, birth date, SS#, Bank acct #) to get the funds deposited. Accepted all the "Terms & Conditions" and hit APPLY. Within seconds I received an email "REJECTED"!?? Thinking it was a glitch, I tried to reapply and was blocked! I called the 888 number on the screen and talked to a very friendly employee that told me "the system just accepts or rejects you and there's nothing we can do about it". I explained the money was already in my savings, I have perfect credit AND I'M TRYING TO GIVE YOU MONEY TO INVEST! She again said she had no control over the system.
A few minutes after hanging up, I called back. Got a different employee, equally as friendly and equally as useless. I asked for a manager. Another person came on the line and told me that he has "no visibility" into why the system rejects applicants.
My co-worker then tried to apply as well and got the same result.
BEWARE - many have suggested that this is not legit and they were just COLLECTING SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION TO SELL! Now I'm concerned... read more