Originally Posted by Mihiker

Received a targeted offer for an Amex Premier Rewards Gold Card for a family member but at our address (they do not, nor have they ever, lived here). They also do not have any current relationship with Amex. After doing a few searches and finding folks having success with using others Amex RSVP codes I decided to apply. I used only my information.

Submitted and informed it was pending and they needed further information. I called the number provided and they verified some information, everything matched up. She then said the name didn't match and referenced the family member name. At this point I'm getting a bit worried and politely ask if they can just cancel the application. She says she can only do that if the family member calls in. She went on to say that my credit was not pulled but his was!! I was shocked. I had never provided any social but my own. I was very adament that I used only my information and my social. She quickly back tracked and said that she would cancel it and that the family member did not need to call in. I have no idea what the true story is on this but I have to say I have learned my lesson not to use a targeted code meant for anyone else. Probably should have known that from the beginning but my greed got the better of me. I was in App O Rama mode and not using the best judgement.

Has anyone had this happen, do you think there is anything I need to be concerned about or should look into further?