Complaint 7534610 First Merchants

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Company: First Merchants
Product: Checking or savings account · Checking account
Issue: Opening an account
Detail: Account opened without my consent or knowledge
From: New Jersey 08330
Filed by: Phone · Servicemember
Company's answer: Closed with explanation
On time: Yes, within 15 days

Sep 12, 2023Complaint received
Sep 12, 2023Sent to First Merchants
AnsweredClosed with explanation

Closed with explanation: the company replied and explained its position, but gave no money back and changed nothing. The consumer's own description is not published with this record.

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Dec 9, 2025	Bank accounts	Opening an accountDidn't receive terms that were advertised	OH	Explained	Yes
Sep 4, 2025	Bank accounts	Opening an accountDidn't receive terms that were advertised	MI	Explained	Yes
Jan 10, 2025	Bank accounts	Opening an accountDidn't receive terms that were advertised	OH	Explained	Yes
May 5, 2024	Bank accounts	Opening an accountAccount opened without my consent or knowledge	IN	Explained	Yes
Nov 9, 2022	Bank accounts	Opening an accountDidn't receive terms that were advertised	IN	Explained	Yes

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