I spent 2 hours of my day disputing an account on my credit report only to find out that I had been lied to by the store clerk! This woman told me that she was simply taking my name, phone number and email address so that I could be sent MORE information. Silly me. Little did I know, she and I did not share the same meaning of MORE.
The part that bothers me the most is that I specifically said to her that I did not want to open a credit card. She looked and me and said, "Oh don't worry. They'll just send you some information, but you don't have to sign up for it if you don't want to." I don't know what's worse; thinking that some stranger had opened a card without my permission or being lied to by someone (a woman who I'm sure I could pin point in this store if I decide to do so) and then having an unauthorized card opened in my name.
The part that bothers me the most is that I specifically said to her that I did not want to open a credit card. She looked and me and said, "Oh don't worry. They'll just send you some information, but you don't have to sign up for it if you don't want to." I don't know what's worse; thinking that some stranger had opened a card without my permission or being lied to by someone (a woman who I'm sure I could pin point in this store if I decide to do so) and then having an unauthorized card opened in my name.
Lesson of the day: Tis the season to pay very close attention to ill-intentioned people who only have their best interest in mind. I'm sure she got something out of the deal.
I'm only frustrated to the extent that we're trying so hard to get out of debt and clean up our credit information. I won't hold any grudges- sooo not worth it. What's done is done; and trust me- there's no turning back.
Just another hard pill to swallow!
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