What are Tier 1 complaints?

September 15, 2022
September 15, 2022

Tier 1 complaints represent the highest level of severity.

  • These complaints include violations of regulatory compliance (state and federal or governmental regulation)
    • Bank Secrecy Act (BSA),
    • Unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts and practices (UDAAPs),
    • inaccurate, incomplete, or unauthorized transactions;
    • violations of consumer protection-related laws or regulations;
    • a deviation from the Quontic Bank compliance-related policies and procedures;
    • legal action against the bank, employees’ misconduct, and data breaches.

Examples of Tier 1 complaints include:

  • Regulatory complaints (Examples include OCC, FDIC, and CFPB)
  • BBB, Attorney General, NYFDS
  • Allegation of unfair, deceptive, or abusive act or practice
  • Allegation of fraudulent activity

Tier 1 complaints are managed by Quontic’s Compliance Department.

The SVP/DBO will provide the facts and formal response.