Money: Today, I received a notification that someone opened a fraudulent...

By Anonymous - 29/06/2016 01:51

Today, I received a notification that someone opened a fraudulent credit card in my name. I'm not sure what's worse: that they were approved at all with my terrible credit, or that I was denied for this exact card when I applied out of desperation last month to pay for my service dog's surgery. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/03/2023 05:00 - United States - Austin

Today, I noticed my credit score increased by 30 points. Not understanding why, I checked credit karma and found out someone opened several credit cards in my name. FML

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Rejection

By creditwhore - 24/02/2010 19:13 - United States

Today, I decided to apply for a credit card to help build up my credit rating. It seemed smart since I'm a 24 year-old college graduate. I was rejected for not having a credit history. Being rejected turns out to hurt your credit history. The irony of my predicament is too great for words. FML

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By Harry - 13/05/2014 22:37 - United States - Milledgeville

Today, I went to a restaurant with my friend, where my credit card got denied in front of everyone. The staff teased me and made me sit in the restaurant while my friend begged for money outside. FML

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By wdavi022 - 05/01/2011 09:01

Today, I found out my identity was stolen. The person got credit cards in my name and didn't pay the bills, which has ruined my near perfect credit. The worst part about all of this is that I can't turn the person in. It's my mom, and sending her to jail wouldn't really work out for anyone. FML

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Hey big spender!

By Haley - 27/10/2024 21:00 - United States - Great Bend

Today, I opened some junk mail addressed to my fiancé and saw a credit letter about applying for a new mortgage. When I called to tell him his identity was stolen, he admitted he bought a house, and then broke up with me. I had no clue he was unhappy. FML.

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By Anonymous - 02/06/2011 07:26 - United States

Today, I applied for a dental insurance that claims "you cannot be denied". I was denied. FML

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Thanks, "Mom"

By thafinest - 12/10/2009 23:32 - United States

Today, I received a call from a collection agency. Since I had no clue, I was ready to file a police report for stolen identity. I then called my mom only to find out she has been opening new credit cards with my information for 3 years and not paying them. My credit is ruined and I'm only 21. FML

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By random1456 - 13/06/2019 18:00

Today, my credit card got declined while I was buying anti-depressants. FML

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Can't buy me love

By Anonymous - 23/11/2020 04:02 - Japan - Okayama

Today, I realized while paying bills on my phone I fat-fingered which credit card I was paying and sent 299 to a paid-off card instead of 200 to another one. Now I'm going to have overdraft fees too. FML

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By annoyed - 28/08/2012 17:50 - United States - North Las Vegas

Today, I finally picked up my new bank card after my old one was stolen. It took the bank six weeks and five separate orders to figure it out, on top of which they've charged me a rush fee. FML

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Sofia94_fml 15

Monday 15 August 2016 9:06

I know this isn't the main point of the matter, but is your dog okay now?? Were you able to get him proper surgery?

Mauskau 35

Monday 15 August 2016 9:13

Where did you apply for the card? They must've gotten your details somehow from your application. But if they managed to open it, I guess that's a sign your credit rating improved slightly?

Comments

Sofia94_fml 15

Monday 15 August 2016 9:06

I know this isn't the main point of the matter, but is your dog okay now?? Were you able to get him proper surgery?

Mauskau 35

Monday 15 August 2016 9:13

Where did you apply for the card? They must've gotten your details somehow from your application. But if they managed to open it, I guess that's a sign your credit rating improved slightly?

DrChrisOfWumbo 12

Monday 15 August 2016 20:22

Not for long

heatintolerant 12

Monday 15 August 2016 9:16

What's a fraudulent card?

Vitani_Verci 24

Monday 15 August 2016 9:47

When in doubt, Google.

brenton490 19

Monday 15 August 2016 11:08

Do you have time to hear about our Lord and savior Google?

HeartYou101 31

Monday 15 August 2016 11:42

A card that is fraudulent...

Sagely 19

Monday 15 August 2016 20:35

That's not a very informative answer, as you literally just answered the question with the same word. OP clearly doesn't know what fraudulent is.

HeartYou101 31

Monday 15 August 2016 20:40

OP knows what a fraudulent card is. #3 does not, so #3 can follow the lovely #4 and the lovely #5's advice and go to Google to look up the meaning of the word themselves. Or instead of whinging to me, you tell them yourself...

KyoshiroT 32

Wednesday 17 August 2016 0:16

J.A.G.

jvanevery 19

Monday 15 August 2016 22:01

the reasons they were able to get credit is they were willing to lie on the application while you told the truth that really sucks

IorvethTheXolo 8

Monday 15 August 2016 22:40

I'm with #1 and apparently 117 other people. Is your dog all right? Those of us who see our dogs as family understand what it's like to have a dog in a bad situation and I hope that you were able to find the funds for his/her surgery. Whatever the issue was, I hope it won't keep him/her down for long and that the two of you can get back to the active part of your partnership quickly. On another note, I hope you can figure out this financial mess with minimal damage. *Ah, I see this is from June. I still hope everything worked out. Let us know if your dog is all right!