Jose Canseco Calls Amex Platinum A Scam. Closing The Card Can Cost You All Your Points

June 13, 2026

Jose Canseco says the American Express Platinum Card is a scam after closing his account, but the bigger warning is what can happen to Membership Rewards points. In most states, closing your last Membership Rewards card can mean losing all remaining points immediately.

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