ComplaintsforStream Energy

• Initial Complaint

  10/29/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

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  My identity was stolen and used to open an account with Stream Energy in March and April of 2024. I found out on Sept 4 2024 when I saw a collections on my credit report, ****************** collections told me it was from Stream. I got in contact with Stream, someone in Laredo Texas used my info to open a utility account and didn't pay, it went to collections. I have been in contact with Stream for going on 2 months and they have not been able to get in touch with me via email. They continue to say they are sending the email of invoices via email which I have not received. Now they are requesting me to send my FTC Report and Police Report via email which I sent 3 separate times (9/24, 10/14, and 10/24) and they tell me to wait ***** days to get my account closed. When I call 2 weeks later as they recommend, they tell me they never got the email and to send it again and wait another ************************************************************* concerned that it will never get off my credit report. Since early September I have been proving to them this is fraud and they will not take it off collections I do not know what to do at this point. Their email service seems to be BROKEN and they do not care to look into it or receive the information any other way. The bill is $225 and I cannot seem to get them to take it off collections and off my credit report. The local ** has also subpoenaed the invoices due to lack of email communication. Any follow up with Stream reports that they did send the email and all they can do is send it again (it never comes through).

  Business response

  10/31/2024

  Please see attachments. 

• Initial Complaint

  09/16/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Answered

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  I have been with stream for several years. I requested to have my services transferred in Aug/Sept 2020 and then again in Feb 2023 and was not made aware of the fact that I had a ****** balance. And on top of that the Texas Utility Sevices made a huge donation to my account. Why was that amount not included in the balance. I just had a credit of about $5/6000.00. But as soon as I try to transfer to a new address 4 years later, I was told that I have a balance from 2020. Help me to make this make sense.And on top of that they dont even have the collection companys information for me to contact them and the last *** stated she dont even see in any of the notes where I was made aware of the balance but was still able to transfer my service twice..

  Business response

  10/24/2024

  Please see attached response Thank you. 

• Initial Complaint

  09/11/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  They said that the last two months are kilowatts worth over 3000 and charged us $400 each month for a vacant home. No one lives there. No electricity has been on and it is actually higher than what it was when we lived there for five months ago and the hottest time of the summer with the family of six living in the home, it has been vacant for almost 3 months now And theyre saying that our kilowatts are over 3000 which is a fraud and scam. No one lives in the home. There is no ** on no washer and dryer running. No one lives there and we keep the ** up at 78 at all times and yet theyre saying we had over 3000 kW the last couple months. Its absolutely a fraud.

  Business response

  09/17/2024

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• Initial Complaint

  08/09/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  On May 29th a bill pay was sent my my bank, Captial One, to my energy company, Stream Energy. Captial provides proof that the payment transmitted to Stream successfully but Stream is claiming they never received the payment. I have provided proof that *********** sent over to me when they denied my claim with them for the return of funds. I have spoken to both *********** and Stream about this several times. As you can see from the email Stream was not clear on what they need to even research the payment or what type of payment it was eventhough I explained. I provided Stream with attached copies of what the bank provided me as proof of payment as well as screen shot it. At one point, Stream continued to ask for these items althrough already provided. Capital has researched several times and because the transfer submitted successfully and stream accepted they can not provide me a refund. I would like someone at Stream to look into this further as I feel like the necessary research isnt being done. I am a valaued customer, pay my bill on time and have been with them a very long time.

  Business response

  08/26/2024

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  Customer response

  08/29/2024

  I am good with closing this case. No Stream did not resolve my issue. I felt like they really did not try. She just read over the emails and came to the same conclusion as the initial department. 

• Initial Complaint

  07/16/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  New customer, less than 6 months. Bill getting higher and higher each month. Doubled in price. I went from $140 to $150 to $200 and now current bill is over $300. I asked for an additional 3 days to pay bill and was denied. I'm required to pay towards the bill in order to receive the 3 day extension. My husband and I are on a fixed income and do not have anything to put towards the bill at this time. An additional 3 days was all I was requesting yet my request was denied. I'm very disappointed as I moved 5 months ago and had plenty options to choose from yet I chose Stream Energy and under contract. My mistake for choosing Stream. They care more about money than working with their customers. "3 days"...so sad.

  Business response

  07/19/2024

  Please see attached. 

  Customer response

  07/22/2024

  Problem resolved. Thank you 

  Customer response

  07/24/2024

  I have reviewed the business response and accept this resolution. 

• Initial Complaint

  06/17/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Im not sure how or where Stream is getting my incorrect address(my parents house) from. I have informed them for years that I am not receiving my bills. I HAVE ASKED THEM FOR YEARS TO REMOVE THAT ADDRESS. NOBODY SEE,MS TO KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. Well guess where they are goin? To my parents house where I do NOT RESIDE AT! And also I have never used my parents address for STREAM. THEY HAVE DISCONNECTED MY SERVICES SEVERAL TIMES FOR NONPAYMENT. OF COURSE BECAUSE I NEVER EVEN RECEIVED THE ***** INHAVE BEEN A CUSTOMER OVER 11 YRS. WHEN YOU CALL THE CUSTOMER ********************** REPS SAY ONE THING OVER THE ***** AND DOCUMENT IN THE. COMPUTER OTHER THINGS. WHEN THE MORTAGE RELIEF PAID MY BILL THEY APPLIED THE ***** TO SOMEWHERE ELSE UNTIL I DISPUTED EVERYTHING. AGAIN THEY CUT MY LIGHTS OFF. I HAD TO PAY TO GET THEM TURNED BACK ON, THEN A WEEK LATER I RECEIVED AN EMAIL STATING THAT I HAD A CREDIT.

  Business response

  06/24/2024

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  Customer response

  07/02/2024

  I am rejecting this response because:   First of all I have been a customer since 2010. Then I contacted oncor and they stated that my parents address was not provided to you all. Furthermore, my parents have lived at ************ for over 35 yrs. The electricity has ALWAYS BEEN IN MY FATHERS NAMEhe happens to be a retired supervisor for TXU. NKEIVIEA HAS NEVER HAD SERVICE IN HER NAME 

  Business response

  07/03/2024

  Please see attached. 

• Initial Complaint

  06/05/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Answered

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  I have an account that hasbeen placed into collections from Stream Energy. I have not ever had Stream Energy at any of my houses. I have never opened an account, or had any mail correspondence from Stream Energy. I called and explained this was an act of fraud. Yet it is still on my credit report stating its in collections for $215.00. I live in ** there isnt even a business out here'. I have very good credit and this is damaging it. i would liiki this removed asap!

  Business response

  06/07/2024

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  Customer response

  06/10/2024

  i SPOKE TO ******************* TODAY REGARDINGTHIS MATTER.  sHE IS SENDING ME THE ***** PACKET AND INFORMED ME TO MAKE POLICE REPORT.  WHICH I WILL DO AS SOON AS I RECIEVE THE PACKET. SHE ALSO SAID THAT THERE WAS ANOTHER ACCOUNT IN MY NAME FOR 600.00.  I WILL NOT BE SATISFIED TILL THESE ARE OFF MY CREDUT REPORTS.  I HAD EXCELLENT CREDIT BEFORE THIS .  AND WHY WOULD THEY OPEN TWO ACCOUNTS WHEN THE LAST NAME DOESNT MATCH MINE!!

  Customer response

  06/13/2024

  I am rejecting this response because:   

  i SPOKE TO ******************* TODAY REGARDINGTHIS MATTER.  sHE IS SENDING ME THE ***** PACKET AND INFORMED ME TO MAKE POLICE REPORT.  WHICH I WILL DO AS SOON AS I RECIEVE THE PACKET. SHE ALSO SAID THAT THERE WAS ANOTHER ACCOUNT IN MY NAME FOR 600.00.  I WILL NOT BE SATISFIED TILL THESE ARE OFF MY CREDUT REPORTS.  I HAD EXCELLENT CREDIT BEFORE THIS .  AND WHY WOULD THEY OPEN TWO ACCOUNTS WHEN THE LAST NAME DOESNT MATCH MINE!!

  Business response

  06/21/2024

  Please see attached. 

  Customer response

  07/03/2024

  I still have not recieved the fraud packet that I was told will be sent to me.

• Initial Complaint

  04/11/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  WORST COMPANY EVER!! I relocated and my apt is 575 sq feet. Every bill was $300 or more for electricity! I AM RARELY home! I have 2 jobs. My bill before I switched was approx $287 or so Switched companies Feb 2024 and talked to ONCOR the owner of the meters TWICE and was told my meter was not damaged or needing repairs! With my new company bills have been less than $90 each time! Stream has the nerve to send me a FINAL NOTICE saying I owe $700. Not only am I filing a BBB complaint, I will be making a formal complaint with the ************************* as well as getting an attorney! I need a refund. THIS IS ROBBERY! Customer ********************** is HORRIBLE you always get a different answer From the other reviews I've seen I'm not the only one this has happened to! FRUAD FRUAD FRAUD!! This company is a TOTAL SCAM!! RUN AND RUN FAST!! They should be out of business!!

  Business response

  04/17/2024

  Please see attached response.

• Initial Complaint

  04/05/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Good afternoon, I have been waiting on a refund for an overpayment adjustment in the amount for $4648.97 since November 2023. I have been getting the run around for 5 months for this refund to be sent to me. I have spoken with 6 different Supervisors that assured me the refund was being sent to me in 10 days as well as several Customer ********************** Representatives, one being a gentleman that was so rude. When I asked for a Supervisor, he bluntly said NO and hung up in my face. I have also been told each time that someone in the ***************** and ********************** would definitely contact me in 48hrs. Needless to say that has never happened. I've explained to the last 4 Supervisors that it is illegal to hold someone's money that is due to them in the State of Texas, however, they do not appear to care. The company has been in business for 13yrs, and I have been a customer for ***** and I believe I have been very patient and I feel that it is time for me to exercise my rights and file a complaint. I have been happy with Stream service up until now and all I want is for them to send me my funds. If I can not get a resolution filing this complaint then I guess my final step would be to seek legal action. Please see dates and names of the Supervisors that I have spoken with. Thank you so much for your time.2/20/2024- ***** 2/2024- **** 2/2024- **** 3/18/24- ****** 3/26/2024- ****** 4/5/2024- Issa

  Business response

  04/10/2024

  Please see attached.

• Initial Complaint

  03/07/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  There was an obvious error in calculation of electricity use for June 2023 bill. I called immediately to report the error, and the associate to whom I spoke strongly agreed the bill was incorrect, even given that temperatures were higher than usual This suspicion was verified when the next bill and subsequent bills were more normal. We paid $300 on the disputed bill, and continued to pay our monthly bills normally to this day. Supposedly ENCOR (the very next day) verified usage and bill was correct, but we were not notified of this outcome. The first we were aware was when a threatening pink envelope Stream bill came by mail.We called again and talked to a supervisor named ****** with Customer Outreach who said she would put a hold on the pink envelope action and resubmit the investigation request. She gave me a date on December 21st and a number to call to verify resolution. We did as requested with no response from the number given. Meanwhile we were continuing to pay our regular electricity consumption bills. On 2/16/24, we received a response to our email communication dated 12/1/23 saying they were working diligently to resolve our issue. On 3/5/24 we received a voicemail message from ****** saying the usage had be re-verified and was correct, that theyd be happy to make payment arrangements(!) We again called right away and were told to tell a supervisor we should ask that the case be escalated to the next level. Today 3/7/24, we spoke with supervisor ****** who maintained there was no escalated level to take the case to, and nothing more could be done. My very unhappy response was, So you are telling me my only options are to get a lawyer and calm the Better Business Bureau? His rehearsed response was the same, saying the reviews had been completed and there would be no different outcome.I said I would be calling BBB and ended the call. I also intend to get directly in touch with ENCOR, though originally told not to do so.

  Business response

  03/18/2024

  Please see attached. 

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