I applied for a Chase credit card.Received a letter asking for a copy ofSocial Security#. Anyone else had that

Question

I applied for a Chase credit card. I gave them all my info. Couple days later they called to verify my identity and a few days later i received a letter stating that I need to send them a copy of my social security. Is that normal? And did anybody else have that?

I applied at Chase Bank and not through my computer or phone. I called the number that they provided if I had any questions but I didn't like the answers I was getting. He said they could do that due to "section 326 of the USA PATRIOT Act"

Answer 1

Perhaps your info doesn't match with the SS#. Lets say you gave them your SS# as Jane Doe who lives at 123 Main street but when they pulled the credit report, your SS# came up with someone else who lives across the country. If you said who you are, there's nothing to worry about.

Maybe someone has your ss# and used it for illegal acts.

Ask to make sure that's Chase credit card that you're applied for. Call the number and ask to speak with a manager, it could be a legitimate request before they handed out a $10,000 or $20,000 unsecured credit card loan.

I know you have to be careful nowadays but if you're dealing with a legitimate company, as you said you applied the card at Chase bank you have nothing to worry about. Why don't you come into their office and talk to them?.

You don't need to contact anyone but Chase directly.

Answer 2

Since you applied for Chase credit and gave them all the requested information, there was no need to send it again. It does sound as though a scammer is attempting to get your personal information. Do not correspond with the sender of that letter. Contact the Attorney General of your area and they will give you instructions concerning the letter. Save it as the Attorney General will probably request a copy of it.

Answer 3

How did you apply for this card? Did someone call you on the phone and offer you a credit card?

It sounds like someone is stealing your info. Check your credit reports and it might be a good idea to put an alert on your credit file.

It's a very bad idea to give personal info out to telephone solicitations. Just as bad as unsolicited email offers.

Answer 4

Never. Get yourself a free credit report and make sure you don't have some identify theft going on. Are you sure it's CHASE maybe a followup phone call after you search online to be sure the phone number is correct and goes to Chase.

The link I gave you goes to one of the credit reporting agencies. They offer a FREE report if you sign up for the credit watch services.

Answer 5

Call Chase directly and ask them if they sent that to you.
Chances are they did not.Also when you sent back the credit card app to Chase, did you put in in a mail box? or at the post office?
I have heard of people who can stick their hands into the mail slot when they are full and steal mail and get their hands on checks and other stuff with which to steal peoples id's--Be careful

Answer 6

Someone is trying to steal your identity.


1-800-432-3117
24 hours / 7 days a week

From Outside the
United States:
1-302-594-8200
24 hours / 7 days a week



For all other inquiries about your credit card account, please call the phone number listed on your credit card statement or on the back of your credit card 1-888-MYCHASE
(1-888-692-4273)


Call them and report it please, it will save others from being frauded.

Answer 7

take that letter to your local district attorney office or contact them for advice
save all your info from this company
I would call local TV station
they have a special interest person for cases like these

Answer 8

That's the only way they can check your credit rating. That's you ID # - they will always ask for that when you apply for credit