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Please read through the following problem-based scenario about a credit card company manager who receives an application for a credit card from Todd Riley, who is not old enough to apply for a credit card without a cosigner. Then write a short response to Todd as the scenario describes. Your response should be about words in length. This might be considered a conventional “bad news” situation. Nonetheless, consider whether you are really giving Todd bad news. He can, after all, get a credit card if he takes some extra steps. In addition, please respond to at least one other student's post in this discussion thread. In your response to a fellow student, comment on the organization, word choice, tone, or whatever else you feel is appropriate. Please draw upon the Jameson article in your response to your fellow student. Your response to the other student can be two or three sentences.

Problem-Based Scenario You are the credit manager for FlashExpress, a growing credit card company, and your department receives hundreds of applications for credit cards each month. Frequently, you receive credit card applications from individuals under the legal age who are applying for a credit card. Legal regulations prohibit you from issuing a credit card to underage applicants unless a parent or other guarantor cosigns with them. If the minor does not pay, then the guarantor becomes responsible for the account. In addition to requiring a guarantor, FlashExpress requires underage applicants to fill out an additional supplemental form.

In your role as credit manager, write a letter to Todd Riley, a 17-year-old underage applicant, responding to his request for a credit card. Consider your audience, the context, and the purpose of your letter. Your letter should explain that you have enclosed a necessary supplemental form, along with a new credit card application, both of which need to be filled out. The guarantor must sign both forms. To expedite processing, Todd should mention on the top of the application that he has applied for credit previously and should return the application and supplemental form directly to you.

Paper For Above instruction

Dear Todd Riley,

Thank you for your interest in obtaining a credit card with FlashExpress. We appreciate your initiative in exploring financial options at your age. However, as you are currently 17 years old, federal regulations require that you have a parent or guardian act as a guarantor on your account in order for us to process your application. This measure helps ensure responsible credit use and protects both you and our company.

Enclosed with this letter, you will find a supplemental form necessary for minors applying for credit, along with a new credit card application. Both forms must be completed in full, and the guarantor you choose must sign both documents. To help us process your application promptly, please indicate at the top of the application that you have applied for credit previously. After completing these documents, please send them directly to my attention at the address provided on the envelope.

We encourage you to discuss this process with your on or guardian to select a suitable guarantor. Once we receive the completed forms, we will review your application and contact you regarding the next steps. We look forward to assisting you once these requirements are met and appreciate your understanding of our policies designed to promote responsible lending.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at the phone number or email listed below.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Credit Manager, FlashExpress

Phone: [Your Phone Number]

Email: [Your Email Address]

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