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Authorized user

I am an authorized user of a credi card, if the main user defalts on the cc, can I be held responsible for the debt? The cc company does not have my ss number. I need to know for this individual is in bad money shape.

Thanks

Message Edited by Scamp on 12-20-2008 11:32 AM
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GST2008
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Re: Authirized user

No.  It is somewhere in the written contract that the account holder is responsible for all purchases made.

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cobaltnv
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Re: Authirized user

If you are an AU on the account of someone who is in bad $$ shape I would recommend getting removed ASAP. While you are not responsible for the debt incurred any delinquencies on the account will have an effect (negative) on your credit score.
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