A credit card has been opened in my name without my authorization I have verbally notified the credit card company that I did not open this account, what should I do next?

There are two things that you need to do immediately. First, notify the credit card company in writing that you are disputing this account. Keep a copy of this letter for your records. Send the letter by certified mail. Second, never pay on any account that you are disputing. Your payment could be used as evidence that you believe the debt is yours.