Credit card or prepaid card -- Getting a credit card -- Complaint #5562628
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5562628
Company: Goldman Sachs Bank USA
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card
Sub-Issue: Sent card you never applied for
State: Minnesota
ZIP Code: 55124
Date Received: 2022-05-15T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-05-27T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I recently received a XXXX branded credit card from Marcus : by Goldman Sachs in the mail. It was mailed to my name, but to my parent 's address. It also included a card with my mother 's name on it. I have not lived at this address or used it as a mailing address since I XXXX college in XXXX. While I was in XXXX, I did have a XXXX card ( shared on an account with my mother ), but it had been cancelled around XXXX. I have received no notifications of this account being active or in existence since this time. I discussed this with my mother who also had no knowledge of the account being open. I called Marcus : by Goldman Sachs to discuss why I had received a card that I did not apply for or authorize. They told me the card was sent because they took over the XXXX XXXX program from another financial institution ( I believe they stated it was XXXX XXXX ). They claimed this account was on the list of active accounts they received from XXXX XXXX. They would not provide any other information. I asked them to close the account, but they refused, stating that I was not the primary card holder ( even though both cards were sent to my name and there was no indication of my mother 's name except on the additional card that was included ). I feel they reopened an old, previously closed account without my ( or my mother 's ) consent. I have since asked my mother to call and close the account. I feel that this is an unauthorized account opening and Marcus : by Goldman Sachs is opening closed accounts without authorization. I work hard to keep my credit score pristine and feel that unauthorized actions like these are damaging to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5562628 about?
Complaint #5562628 was filed against Goldman Sachs Bank USA regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Getting a credit card. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-05-15T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Goldman Sachs Bank USA 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 Goldman Sachs Bank USA?
Yes, visit the Goldman Sachs Bank USA company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/goldman-sachs-bank-usa to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.