Credit card or prepaid card -- Problem with a purchase or transfer -- Complaint #6741638
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6741638
Company: American Express Company
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Problem with a purchase or transfer
Sub-Issue: Charged for a purchase or transfer you did not make with the card
State: New York
ZIP Code: 10304
Date Received: 2023-03-23T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-03-23T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I received an AMEX gift card that was sealed in the original envelope from a family member whom ordered it directly from AMEX. When i went to use it there had been 4 unauthorized charges on the card that were not from me. I received the card a week ago ( XX/XX/XXXX ) but the charges were from XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. This card was unopened in the original American express envelope. Amex would not do anything to assist with charging back the fraudulent charges and were overall very unhelpful. They told me to contact the store that the card was used at to have them reverse the charges. I am in the process of dealing with paypal to get all of the charges reverse but this extremely concerning that the sealed AMEX gift card credit card numbers were somehow leaked online and/or stolen. The only way i could imagine this could have happened would have been in the amex facility itself as the card was never opened or viewed by anyone else.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6741638 about?
Complaint #6741638 was filed against American Express Company regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Problem with a purchase or transfer. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-03-23T12:00:00-05:00.
How did American Express Company respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with 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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