Fifth Third Bank: Lost another loan to common sense!

OFCC Senate Disctrict 14 Coordinator Rick Jones recently recently received a letter of congratulations from Mr. J. Scott Nagle, senior vice-president of Fifth Third, regarding the pay-off of his vehicle loan. Rick responded to say that he, a customer of 30 years, has closed all accounts with Fifth Third Bank. Nagle has not yet responded.

Mr. J. Scott Nagle
925 Freeman Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

January 14, 2005
RE: Account# XXXXXXXXXXX

Dear J. Scott Nagle,

Thank you for the congratulatory note of 28, December 2004 but I don't think
I'll be able to partake of the .25% discount you have offered on any further
business transactions. Today I have finally severed all ties with Fifth
Third. For over 30 years I dealt with the same business location in
Portsmouth, at first it was Security Central then Fifth Third took over.
During this time span I have had numerous car loans, checking accounts,
savings accounts, short-term loans, and a safety deposit box.

In mid-April of 2004 I called the local office of Fifth Third and made
inquiry of why they had decided to post a sign stating "no guns" on the door
and I was immediately blasted with "it's for the safety of our customers"
type of statement. The party I spoke with was very rude, angry, and was not
very helpful at all. This woman not only seemed upset but also was very
upsetting to me. I then decided that after this call I would be determined
to cease doing business with Fifth Third as soon as I could. Mr. Nagle
during 2004 I managed to pay off one auto loan six months early and one auto
loan one year early with a $150 penalty for early payoff. My checking
account, and savings have been changed also.

Because of the "unsafe environment" of doing business with Fifth Third, not
only have you lost my business but I have refinanced my home, opened a home
equity loan, changed savings accounts, and changed checking accounts to a
more friendly, safer bank that does not discriminate against licensed
law-abiding citizens who wish to exercise their rights for self protection
and that is to legally carry a concealed handgun.

I wish you well in your future endeavors, but not with my help or with my
financial affairs.

Sincerely,

Rick Jones

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