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VISA - Credit One Bank Received pre-approved platinum credit card invitation Months After I Filed Bankruptcy but when I went online and gave them my info they denied me! Las Vegas Nevada
*Consumer Suggestion: Corrupt Congress changed the FCRA in 2003 so that you can't sue for this violation anymore
*Author of original report: Robert Was Closest BUT... - The Rest of U Need Reading Comprehension Lessons
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I recieved a letter from "J. Christopher, Senior Vice President" of this company telling me I was pre-approved for a platinum visa - "This card is perfect for everyone--even those who may have little credit history or even had credit problems in the past." - MONTHS after I filed for bankruptcy.
I went to their website and put in my information for the loan and my pre-approved invitation was denied! How can they send me a pre-approved offer then deny it? Doesn't that mean it really was not pre-approved! Which means they lied in their letter to me! This clearly demonstrates that the US FCRA rules were clearly not abided by.
Of course, when I tried to reach Mr. Christopher @ VISA I was told that he was much to busy to speak with me which is why his contact information is not included in the letter. My only recourse was to send a letter to Customer Service... why would I do that when I know it would just be ignored.
Is the credit critical to me - NO. I only applied because I am trying to reestablish my creditworthiness even if it means I have to accept a 23.90% rate. Am I angry about the fact that after making the agonizing choice to file for BK in an effort to "right my ship" and spending the Thousands of $$$ necessary to do so, that an "application" for credit which was denied will now be added to my credit reports and thereafter used as evidence of my supposed irresponsibilty - Hell Yes!!!
Companies should not be able to make blatant deceptively false offers and should be ashamed of themselves for doing so!
Shame on you VISA / Capitol One Bank!!!
John
Arlington, Virginia
U.S.A.
I went to their website and put in my information for the loan and my pre-approved invitation was denied! How can they send me a pre-approved offer then deny it? Doesn't that mean it really was not pre-approved! Which means they lied in their letter to me! This clearly demonstrates that the US FCRA rules were clearly not abided by.
Of course, when I tried to reach Mr. Christopher @ VISA I was told that he was much to busy to speak with me which is why his contact information is not included in the letter. My only recourse was to send a letter to Customer Service... why would I do that when I know it would just be ignored.
Is the credit critical to me - NO. I only applied because I am trying to reestablish my creditworthiness even if it means I have to accept a 23.90% rate. Am I angry about the fact that after making the agonizing choice to file for BK in an effort to "right my ship" and spending the Thousands of $$$ necessary to do so, that an "application" for credit which was denied will now be added to my credit reports and thereafter used as evidence of my supposed irresponsibilty - Hell Yes!!!
Companies should not be able to make blatant deceptively false offers and should be ashamed of themselves for doing so!
Shame on you VISA / Capitol One Bank!!!
John
Arlington, Virginia
U.S.A.
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Corrupt Congress changed the FCRA in 2003 so that you can't sue for this violation anymore
AUTHOR: Christine - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, August 24, 2008
The FCRA requires that anyone obtaining consumer credit reports to send out these PRE-APPROVALS must provide a firm offer of credit, as has been mentioned.
You used to be able to sue for these violations, but in the 2003 Fact Act CORRUPT Congress chose to allow the industry to bombard consumers with fake and false offers by removing the right to sue for violations by private parties.
Only the CORRUPT regulators can enforce this provision of the FCRA now and of course they do NOT enforce anything.
Since 2004 I've documented how both federal and state governments ignored my complaints about false mortgage advertising.
This FCRA change and the regulators' decision to ignore complaints were part of the master plan to redistribute wealth from the working people to the elite.
I'm sure everybody agrees that it worked beautifully, as evidenced by record foreclosures and the credit crisis.
Since the government completely sold out to the bankers, our only recourse is to STOP paying the banks. Google "Wamu 26% interest" and you can't miss my open letter to Washington Mutual.
Now is the time to get a clue and ACT accordingly.
You used to be able to sue for these violations, but in the 2003 Fact Act CORRUPT Congress chose to allow the industry to bombard consumers with fake and false offers by removing the right to sue for violations by private parties.
Only the CORRUPT regulators can enforce this provision of the FCRA now and of course they do NOT enforce anything.
Since 2004 I've documented how both federal and state governments ignored my complaints about false mortgage advertising.
This FCRA change and the regulators' decision to ignore complaints were part of the master plan to redistribute wealth from the working people to the elite.
I'm sure everybody agrees that it worked beautifully, as evidenced by record foreclosures and the credit crisis.
Since the government completely sold out to the bankers, our only recourse is to STOP paying the banks. Google "Wamu 26% interest" and you can't miss my open letter to Washington Mutual.
Now is the time to get a clue and ACT accordingly.
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Robert Was Closest BUT... - The Rest of U Need Reading Comprehension Lessons
AUTHOR: JohnBirdJD - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, June 06, 2008
... as stated, it was not an "Invitation" but a Pre-Approved Offer. I am a lawyer and read the fine print very carefully and this was not an "Application" solicitation. And YES, Pre-Approved does means Pre-Approved if the status of the credit has not changed since they last checked it before sending the "Pre-Approved" offer which they clearly did not do in my case - this is, in fact, the whole point of my Post!
Interestingly, I put this up because I wanted to put a little light on a disgraceful practice. Instead of an apology from the bank or a groudswell of support from my fellow man (which is what I was hoping for) I'm getting criticized by people who appear, by there very responses, to have little or no concept about either the nature or importance of credit in our society.
If you don't have anything intelligent or constructive to say please spew your venom somewhere else, were all full up here ;)
Interestingly, I put this up because I wanted to put a little light on a disgraceful practice. Instead of an apology from the bank or a groudswell of support from my fellow man (which is what I was hoping for) I'm getting criticized by people who appear, by there very responses, to have little or no concept about either the nature or importance of credit in our society.
If you don't have anything intelligent or constructive to say please spew your venom somewhere else, were all full up here ;)
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STAY away from credit cards! Go cash! Millions of us actually have money cause we do not have credit cards! You just filed for BK. Here is a tip........leave credit cards alone! The last thing you need is another credit card!
ps.......This is not a rip off, this was actually the best thing that could have happened to you and "pre-approval" does not mean you qualify!
Geshhhhhh......I am still in shock over this one!
ps.......This is not a rip off, this was actually the best thing that could have happened to you and "pre-approval" does not mean you qualify!
Geshhhhhh......I am still in shock over this one!
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STAY away from credit cards! Go cash! Millions of us actually have money cause we do not have credit cards! You just filed for BK. Here is a tip........leave credit cards alone! The last thing you need is another credit card!
ps.......This is not a rip off, this was actually the best thing that could have happened to you and "pre-approval" does not mean you qualify!
Geshhhhhh......I am still in shock over this one!
ps.......This is not a rip off, this was actually the best thing that could have happened to you and "pre-approval" does not mean you qualify!
Geshhhhhh......I am still in shock over this one!
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What's this?
STAY away from credit cards! Go cash! Millions of us actually have money cause we do not have credit cards! You just filed for BK. Here is a tip........leave credit cards alone! The last thing you need is another credit card!
ps.......This is not a rip off, this was actually the best thing that could have happened to you and "pre-approval" does not mean you qualify!
Geshhhhhh......I am still in shock over this one!
ps.......This is not a rip off, this was actually the best thing that could have happened to you and "pre-approval" does not mean you qualify!
Geshhhhhh......I am still in shock over this one!
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What's this?
STAY away from credit cards! Go cash! Millions of us actually have money cause we do not have credit cards! You just filed for BK. Here is a tip........leave credit cards alone! The last thing you need is another credit card!
ps.......This is not a rip off, this was actually the best thing that could have happened to you and "pre-approval" does not mean you qualify!
Geshhhhhh......I am still in shock over this one!
ps.......This is not a rip off, this was actually the best thing that could have happened to you and "pre-approval" does not mean you qualify!
Geshhhhhh......I am still in shock over this one!
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A Pre-Approval is just that..PRE. It does not mean anything until they pull your full credit report. It is stated in probably no less than 2-3 places on the "invitation" you received. There is no RipOff here.
Since you declared Bankruptcy I am actually surprised you have not received more of these letters. You are "fresh meat" to the sub-prime market, because they know you can't declare BK again for several years. So that one will not be the last "Pre-Approved" letter you will receive. If you want to stop receiving these notices you can by going to http://www.optoutprescreen.com which is the government mandated site to remove yourself from these lists.
Just an addition to what Cory said. A Chapter 7 BK will remain on your credit report for 10 years(not 7). Also, the credit report only lists the inquiry it does not record if you were approved or denied. So as long as you don't go applying for several credit cards in a short period the effect is minimal.
Since you declared Bankruptcy I am actually surprised you have not received more of these letters. You are "fresh meat" to the sub-prime market, because they know you can't declare BK again for several years. So that one will not be the last "Pre-Approved" letter you will receive. If you want to stop receiving these notices you can by going to http://www.optoutprescreen.com which is the government mandated site to remove yourself from these lists.
Just an addition to what Cory said. A Chapter 7 BK will remain on your credit report for 10 years(not 7). Also, the credit report only lists the inquiry it does not record if you were approved or denied. So as long as you don't go applying for several credit cards in a short period the effect is minimal.
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What's this? #8 Consumer Suggestion
The FCRA has absolutely nothing to do with your situation!
AUTHOR: Steve - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, May 29, 2008
The FCRA only applies to credit reporting.
It does NOT apply to mail solicitations or false advertising issues.
It does NOT apply to mail solicitations or false advertising issues.
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The FCRA has absolutely nothing to do with your situation!
AUTHOR: Steve - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, May 29, 2008
The FCRA only applies to credit reporting.
It does NOT apply to mail solicitations or false advertising issues.
It does NOT apply to mail solicitations or false advertising issues.
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What's this? #10 Consumer Suggestion
The FCRA has absolutely nothing to do with your situation!
AUTHOR: Steve - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, May 29, 2008
The FCRA only applies to credit reporting.
It does NOT apply to mail solicitations or false advertising issues.
It does NOT apply to mail solicitations or false advertising issues.
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What's this? #11 Consumer Suggestion
The FCRA has absolutely nothing to do with your situation!
AUTHOR: Steve - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, May 29, 2008
The FCRA only applies to credit reporting.
It does NOT apply to mail solicitations or false advertising issues.
It does NOT apply to mail solicitations or false advertising issues.
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He receives a "pre-approved" credit card offer, which they send out to millons of people, that also has something in the fine print about "must qualify", MONTHS after he filed for bankruptcy and he's mad cause they turned him down. Did you really expect them to approve you? They state "A little credit history(I don't think a BK qualifies as a LITTLE credit history) or even had credit problems IN THE PAST". A few months probably doesn't qualify for IN THE PAST. Lord, he just FILED for bankruptcy and already he wants another credit card. He goes on about this and that. "Is the credit critical to me-NO". So why did you apply for it? Then he goes on to complain about how being denied this card will have a bad effect on his credit. Dude, your credit is already in the shitter. Having a denial isn't gonna drop your credit score any lower then it already is. You state you FILED BK, has it been taken care of by the court yet in front of a judge? BK lasts what, 7 years on your credit report? You have 7 years to work on your credit, what a couple of months. It amazes me that these folks declaring BK jump right back in to the pattern of behavior that got them into BK in the first place. Paying 23.9% interest is a surefire way about it. There are other ways to live WITHOUT paying 23.9% interest. Good luck and get some financial help.
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He receives a "pre-approved" credit card offer, which they send out to millons of people, that also has something in the fine print about "must qualify", MONTHS after he filed for bankruptcy and he's mad cause they turned him down. Did you really expect them to approve you? They state "A little credit history(I don't think a BK qualifies as a LITTLE credit history) or even had credit problems IN THE PAST". A few months probably doesn't qualify for IN THE PAST. Lord, he just FILED for bankruptcy and already he wants another credit card. He goes on about this and that. "Is the credit critical to me-NO". So why did you apply for it? Then he goes on to complain about how being denied this card will have a bad effect on his credit. Dude, your credit is already in the shitter. Having a denial isn't gonna drop your credit score any lower then it already is. You state you FILED BK, has it been taken care of by the court yet in front of a judge? BK lasts what, 7 years on your credit report? You have 7 years to work on your credit, what a couple of months. It amazes me that these folks declaring BK jump right back in to the pattern of behavior that got them into BK in the first place. Paying 23.9% interest is a surefire way about it. There are other ways to live WITHOUT paying 23.9% interest. Good luck and get some financial help.
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