Credit Fraud at Christmas: Gotta love it
What should I find when I get home today but a Sleep Country credit card in my mailbox? Addressed to Steven (lastname), where lastname = MyRealLastName.
So I call Sleep Country's retail services provider, CitiFinancial. Apparently Steven has applied to be a co-applicant on MY account. He gave my new (only 2 months old) mailing address and my name. Said he lives in Grisby, Ontario, but didn't specify if he was my spouse or relative. So any purchases he makes on my account I am responsible for.
No, they cannot close the account because I have not paid off my bed yet.
No, he has not made any purchases yet.
No, they cannot REMOVE him from the account for god knows what reason.
Yes, they are investigating.
Merry Fricken Christmas!
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