I have applied for a credit card online and was waiting for it in the mail. Today i recieved it but the page that was attached to the card was taped up. It looked like it was ripped from both sides and was taped. Also the credit card itself looked to have some scratches. So instead of activating it, i called and cancelled it. I found the whole thing really weird. Do u think my card number was stolen? Has this ever happend to anyone before?

It does sound weird, but I have gotten ripped/torn mail before. It can get stuck in the machines at the post office. But the Post Office will "flag" the mail as their problem. It's doubtful that someone stole the card number, because they would have had to activate the card to be able to use it. Surely the credit card company would have mentioned that when you talked with them.

You did the right thing. Tell them to issue you another card with a new number.
I wouldn't worry about it. Even if someone peaked at it, they can't do anything with an inactivated card.



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That would make me a little nervous too. Be sure to check your credit reports to be sure your identity wasn't stolen.