Why did I recieve a new BoA credit card I never asked for?

Question

I had a Bank of America Platinum Plus Visa card, which I use regularly, and it wasn't supposed to expire until 2010. But today, I recieved a card that looks identical, with the same credit limit, but with a different account number.

I have not opened any new accounts in the past year, and I haven't spoken to a customer service rep for months. I never asked for a new card or applied for anything. Why would they send this to me?

Answer 1

call them !!!

Answer 2

First call the number on your platinum card and verify why a new card and number were sent to you, if BOA said it was requested cancel the second card right away, then get online to www.ftc.gov/credit and find the fraud alert link, you  may have to put a freeze on your social in writing to them, do not wait to do this, do it now if possible.

Answer 3

Best check with BOA and ask them about it.

If they say you applied for it, then close it immediately and file a fraud complaint.

Check all three credit reports too.

Answer 4

funny -- suggest you call customer service and ask them!!!