Credit card or prepaid card -- Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers -- Complaint #5112948
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5112948
Company: American Express Company
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers
Sub-Issue: Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card
State: California
ZIP Code: 91311
Date Received: 2022-01-15T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-01-15T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
In XXXX of 2021, I had been searching for credit cards with good Welcome Offers since I had big purchases coming up. On XXXX XXXX, 2021, I noticed a great promotion for an American Express Gold Card. I returned to the website on XXXX XXXX, 2021, and saw the same promotion - spend {$4000.00} in 6 months, and receive 75,000 bonus points. However, American Express is now claiming that the offer is to spend {$5000.00} in 3 months. I contacted American Express ( Customer Service Rep : XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ), and they haven't provided any proof of the latter offer. Nonetheless, I obviously did not take a screenshot of the promotion the day I signed up. But a basic web archive search confirms the promotion that I signed up for. I would not have been able to spend {$5000.00} in 3 months, and I know for a fact that it was {$4000.00} in 6 months since it would give me more time to meet the bonus offer. I'm honestly shocked that American Express would suddenly change my offer after I had signed up. I definitely did not receive proof of the bonus offer with my Cardmember Agreement, as they claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5112948 about?
Complaint #5112948 was filed against American Express Company regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-01-15T12:00:00-05:00.
How did American Express Company respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-monetary relief". 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 American Express Company?
Yes, visit the American Express Company company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/american-express-company to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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