Credit card or prepaid card -- Getting a credit card -- Complaint #4849827
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4849827
Company: U.S. Bancorp
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card
Sub-Issue: Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud
State: Minnesota
ZIP Code: 55811
Date Received: 2021-10-27T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-10-27T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/XXXX, I opened a checking account as representative payee for my XXXX and XXXX brother, to manage his social security XXXX payments. I worked with a local client relationship consultant to open the account. Five days later I traveled out of town to spend time caring for my brother, who lives in a different state. Upon returning to my home, on XX/XX/XXXX, I opened the mail that I had received. One of the mail pieces was from US Bank, dated XXXX XXXX, informing me that my credit card was declined due to missing signature consent. I called the customer service number listed in the letter and was told that the credit card had been applied for directly from the branch where I opened the account, and that it was applied for with the assistance of the banker. I did not apply for this account. I was advised to call the branch office. On XX/XX/XXXX, I called the bank manager for the first time. He stated that he opened an internal investigation. Once I filed a police report, I received another call from the bank manager, stating that he completed an internal form for investigation. I still do not know if there was a hard hit to my own social security number/credit, or to my brother 's social security number/credit bureaus, as the bank manager has not told me that. I have been forced to close my account and re-direct social security funds, and have had to freeze credit with at all bureaus for both me and my brother. US Bank refuses to acknowledge their part in the chaos that they have caused in my life. They need to be held accountable for their actions, and both me and my brother deserve an apology. A company doesn't " accidentally '' apply for a credit card when opening checking accounts .... Others need to be aware when opening checking accounts through this bank that this can happen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4849827 about?
Complaint #4849827 was filed against U.S. Bancorp regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Getting a credit card. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-10-27T12:00:00-05:00.
How did U.S. Bancorp respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Credit card or prepaid card) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against U.S. Bancorp?
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Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.