Credit card or prepaid card -- Other features, terms, or problems -- Complaint #5153936
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5153936
Company: American Express Company
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems
Sub-Issue: Problem with rewards from credit card
State: New York
ZIP Code: 10024
Date Received: 2022-01-26T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-01-26T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
Im so embarrassed and apologetic for my recent behavior with one of the customer service representatives at American Express. I am suffering from severe XX/XX/XXXX and XXXX brought on by the pandemic. Im in the corporate events space and was let go two years ago and unable to find work in my career due to no one attending conferences. My wife was recently diagnosed with an XX/XX/XXXX called XXXX XXXX which is preventing us from having a XXXX child, XXXX dropped my home due to a puff back claim from soot damage caused by a fireplace in the home, my mom is in severe pain suffering from XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, has never met her grandson, wasnt at my wedding and XX/XX/XXXX because of the pain and emotional suffering. Im trying to manage the soot clean up and find an insurer to replace XXXX as Im being dropped do to claims history. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX, XXXX, The car dealerships, sons school and camp, every home service provider, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, the XX/XX/XXXX storing my sons blood, pharmacy all have my American Express card for billing purposes and everything is set up through auto pay. I have never missed a payment and never had an issue with American Express over the past 25 years. Im so apologetic that nothing like what occurred will EVER occur again. Since my card was cut off my life is spiraling out of control, and I want to regain control. Im begging you for forgiveness and mercy. No situation or circumstance should have brought about my language, and it will NEVER happen again. Im begging to PLEASE be reinstated as a customer. I would like to move my rewards points over to one of your hotel partners as well. My wife, who is a newly minted physician at New York XXXX XXXX XXXX, was unable to pay to automated parking garage fee last night with the AmEx card I provided her. I was unable to purchase XX/XX/XXXX with my card last night prompting me to call only to find out that I was cancelled as a customer after a loyal 25 plus years. We have no other credit cards as my entire life was set up with AmeEx through automated bill payments. My XXXX XXXX XXXX has a tuition payment due, a camp payment due, HVAC work that needs to be paid off. Im begging to please be reinstated. I no longer live in XXXX so please reach me by email or a call would be most appreciated. Best, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5153936 about?
Complaint #5153936 was filed against American Express Company regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Other features, terms, or problems. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-01-26T12:00:00-05:00.
How did American Express Company 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 American Express Company?
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Disclaimer
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