Credit Card Programs Transfer Balances to New Accounts Without Consent
When credit programs wind down, outstanding balances transfer to new accounts customers never agreed to open, without notification through any accessible channel. Customers discover the new account only when it appears as a derogatory mark on their credit report. The lack of meaningful consent for account creation creates both credit damage and legal gray areas.
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