Unsolicited Credit Cards

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I'm sure that most of you are familiar with the sample credit cards that sometimes show up in your mail -unsolicited. I received one today and opened it thinking I would just give it a look before tossing it into the trash. I got a big surprise when I saw that the card(Automotive Platinum Card), was actually imprinted with my name. Now, I am not a driver and would have no need for such a card, but I can't help thinking that if someone else had gotten this card they could have easily called the toll-free number and activated it using my name. The letter said the card had a predetermined amount -subject to negotiation. Have you ever gotten one of these? I have received many sample cards in the past but they never had my name on them.