Credit card or prepaid card -- Other features, terms, or problems -- Complaint #5501406
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5501406
Company: Discover Bank
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems
Sub-Issue: Other problem
State: Michigan
ZIP Code: 49221
Date Received: 2022-04-26T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-04-26T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I had a ex girlfriend who used my credit card without my knowledge to rack up many charges. I had two copies of my credit card and the second copy that I kept in my office " disappeared '' for a time. When I questioned my ex-girlfriend about the missing credit card and the additional charges, she claimed that she did not know. Then the credit card magically re-appeared. I then broke up with her because I knew she was lying to me, we only dated for two months which matches up with the timeline of the charges. Some of these charges include her doing her nails as well as her phone bill, for which she even prepaid two months. I expressed this to the credit card company and they ruled in her favor, the agent stated that because she was my girlfriend that I must have given her permission to rack up {$2400.00}. I got a letter in the mail explaining their decision over a month after they had already made it, and I have not gotten an electronic version, therefore once I realized there was a decision, I had no way to call them and dispute their decision before the bill was due. Discover Credit cards dispute process is not transparent and it does not benefit you the credit, there is no clear process laid out and communication from the dispute department is non existent. This shows a clear lack of concern for the rights of their credits and shows that they are out to protect the company. I would recommend using another credit card company like chase for daily purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5501406 about?
Complaint #5501406 was filed against Discover Bank regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Other features, terms, or problems. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-04-26T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Discover Bank 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 Discover Bank?
Yes, visit the Discover Bank company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/discover-bank to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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