Warning - READ THIS and BE WARNED!!!!
USAA are thieves!!! Plain and simple, the short story is they robbed me!!!!
Since January 2021, I have been trying to get my money from a Savings Account and a Checking Account, that they closed without my permission. These accounts were closed and I was notified by mail that they were closed for "inactivity" past 75 days. Each had over $100 in them, and the letters came right after I linked a credit union account to those accounts and attempted to set up direct deposits to those accounts. I immediately contacted USAA and I was told that there was a computer glitch on their end. They said they would make it right, but I would have to reopen two new accounts as once they closed the accounts those account numbers could not be used anymore. I did this with an associate, only to find out a week later, that another IT issue on their end prevented me from activating the "new accounts." I then asked about where the money was from my existing accounts and was told the usual "check is in the mail" excuse. The odyssey had begun. Every month since January, I have been in contact with USAA and have been told various "lies" e.g., the checks have not been issued yet; corporate review is taking place; "we guarantee your checks have been issued"; "you must wait 10 more business days", etc. Every month, a different account manager and a different excuse. I finally worked my way up to the CEO's office, this month (June) and they told me they would look into it. After much frustration and platitudes from one of their Vice Presidents, I was assured a satisfactory response. "I will be in touch with you mid-week with a satisfactory resolution" Mid-week came last week, and a flunkie from her office did call me. It was the 9th person I had to deal with from USAA. His response to me was now that my accounts were closed by USAA in December 2020 (even though the letters they sent me notifying me are dated February 2021) and that letters and checks were mailed to me back then. Mind you, I never received any letters or checks then, or until now. I did get my monthly printed statements right up to and even after I received the letters stating they had closed my accounts. I asked if they were sent registered or certified mail, and I was told no, that is not their policy. I called bullshit on this. I was then told that I never cashed the checks so they sent my money to the State of Connecticut's Unclaimed Money unit. Guess what? You got it! The State of Connecticut states that they do not have my money. Nothing from USAA!!! I did find that I had an unclaimed refund from Sprint; but no money from USAA. So, long story short, USAA has stolen my money. I find myself stuck with the loss of my savings and checking funds. I warn all of you that USAA, the company that loves veterans and public safety servants, are thieves! I have no idea how to proceed now (as a veteran with 40 years of LE service, I really do not have a clue who to turn to for help with this issue!?), and I am out my money, with what little interest it accrued. If anyone has a suggestion, I am open to it. This is what happens when we no longer do business in brick and mortar buildings with people face to face. My suggestion to everyone is be wary and avoid doing business with the dishonest USAA. They do not have the best insurance rates and their service has been nothing but horrible and the "single name only" staff are all condescending liars who promise to take care of you over the phone. Well, they took care of me right out of my money.....USAA SUCKS!!!! #USAA read more