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Does it show a red flag that I keep opening checking accts (US)?
 

I've been making stealth accounts for years now, but lately I've been struggling thanks to Amazon's verification thing with them not accepting my docs.

So anyway, I'd say I have 7-8 local bank accounts open. Each one is a checking and debit. And basically when Amazon denies the docs I abandon the acct.

Wondering if this prompts any type of FDIC flags or anything like that? I actually (mistakenly) learned that to get a new CC number its easy to say you lost your card and boom... new CC number on the cheap.

Wondering if one branch may think its not out of the ordinary to make several accounts too? Like one savings, 3 checkings, and just make up reasons for each?

Re: Does it show a red flag that I keep opening checking accts (US)?
 

phaz is right about the neg balance and money owed - stay on the positive and keep good bank relationships

Re: Does it show a red flag that I keep opening checking accts (US)?
 

If you apply for too many banks too often, it goes on your chexsystem report as an inquiry. You don't want too many of those. Order a chexsystem report to find out your score and see what is showing on your report.

Re: Does it show a red flag that I keep opening checking accts (US)?
 

Thanks everyone, that makes sense. Just didn't want to get in any trouble or raise flags. My credit is already shot. Apparently missing a $125k AMEX plat card bill because Amazon didn't pay on time is something that the agencies frown upon.