What are my rights if a company opened an actual credit card in my name when they only had consent to check my credit for possible qualification for financing?

What are my rights if a company opened an actual credit card in my name when they only had consent to check my credit for possible qualification for financing?

Consent was only given to check credit. Credit card was taken with a bank, not even opened directly with the company. No contract was ever signed for the work and no consent to open a line of credit. Contacted the employee and he stated to “cut it up” if I didn’t want the card. I do not think this is legal for them to do, and now I worry about the abuse of our information and this account.

Asked on January 27, 2012 under General Practice, California

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