Date Received: 2018-03-07T00:00:00
Product: Debt settlement
Issue: Unexpected or other fees
Consumer Consent Provided to Share Complaint: Consent provided
Consumer Complaint: Dear CFPB Director : 1. XXXX XXXX ( now becomes Morgan Stanley ) claimed my 4 shares of XXXX stock from CA XXXX XXXX XXXX without my permission.
2. On XX/XX/1992, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX paid $ XXXX.to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
3. I have contacted Morgan Stanley for last 5 months and requested Morgan Stanley refused.to return my money.
Company: MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
State/Zip: CA 951XX
Company Response to Complaint: Closed with explanation
Was Company Response Timely: Yes
Did Consumer Dispute Company Response: N/A
Complaint ID: 2835969
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