USC Credit Union

USC Credit Union change ownership of my account los angeles, California

13th of May, 2011 by User638002

I had opened a saving account back in 2006. I thought I would eventually use it to get a great loan to buy a home or car. However, I got a better loan else where.But I left my money in this bank. I really had just forgot about it. On 5-1-11, I received a call from my sister informing me that she received a letter from the State Controller. THe letter informed her that she has unclaimed property and to notify the USC Credit Union to claim it. My sister was baffled by the letter since she has never had the account with this bank. She inquired whether or not if I had an account with them since I attended USC. I informed her that I do and the account sound like mine. She faxed me that letter to further investigate I called the contact information on the bank and was forwarded to 213-821-7100. I was then grilled on the phone about verification of ownership. After the lady able to confirm my who I was,she then told me "ok,we will reactivate my account and please put some money in so this will not happen again". I then questioned how my sister, who does not have my last name or the address of where I live and is not on my account. HOw she is able to receive my bank information (account number, amount I have, address of where I have my bank statement sent to, and have her name as the owner of this account). She said "I don't know..it must be a mistakes". I was informed her that I have been getting my statement ,however, I did not get any letter informing me that I to make contact with them. What if the controller had sent my personal information to the wrong person and I would have lost my money. How about the worse, identification fraud could have occur. the lady did not seem to care or apologize for the mistakes they had made. I think the bank did this purposely so I would make deposit into their bank. I not only think it is fraduely, illegal and definitely deserve someone to take further look at their banking practice

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