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I keep getting emails from someone using my email address to sign up for bank accounts. (Chime, USAA, etc.) The person is not using my actual name, SSN, birthday, etc. They’re only using my email address. When I get these emails I contact the fraud department (through the actual website not clicking on any links) and no one in any of the fraud departments I’ve spoken to can figure out the scam tactic of this person ONLY using my email. Does anyone have any insight or have a similar situation? It’s happened 6 times now and honestly I’m tired of calling all these people to report the fraud.
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USAA will never contact me and ask for your details. They also won’t ask you to download software, delete your USAA app or forward your calls to another number. If you've given any information through this type of call or text, call us immediately at 800-531-USAA (8722).