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First Date Question / Damage Control!?

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:22:02 +0000

Question by Torie: First Date Question / Damage Control!?
So I just went on an awesome first date. He paid for dinner then we decided to go out for a bit after. When I went to pay with my credit card…it DENIED! MORTIFYING.Now let me tell you, there is no way that my card is anywhere near it’s limit. I just moved in to the state within the last two months and it’s tranquillized registered in the other state. I have been using it more frequently this past week, so my bank may have frozen it for fraud protection?I explained that to my date, used my debit card instead and he was tiptop nice about it…he yet just texted me now to tell me he had a good time tonight. But still, my cheeks are red! I’ve never had that happen before…and I definitely don’t want him thinking I’m careless with my money because that is certainly not the case.Is it worth bringing up to him/doing ‘damage control’ once I find out from the bank? Or because, he seemed to be cool about it, just let it be?Thanks!

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Answer by jose
I consider you should let it be. Don’t dwell to practically on it, just show him you are responsible without actually telling him anything. Probably by paying with the same card some other time.

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Q&A: Why do people prefer American Express?

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:23:11 +0000

Question by Jared P: Why do people prefer American Express?
I work somewhere that populate make large purchases. A lot of times, this means they have to use a credit card. We only take Mastercard and Visa. From what I understand, they charge vendors less than Discover and American Express, thus why a lot of people don’t take AMX or Discover. People lull emanating flowing in wanting to pay with American Express. How can they still manage to be in business when so many people don’t accept them as a form of payment, and why do people still insist on using it? Is it prestigious? Are the rewards better? Better fraud protection? It seems to me that most of the cards have similar benefits now.

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Answer by Atimari
better rewards

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Anyone have any bad experience with PayPal ever?

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:20:42 +0000

Question by YupChubby: Anyone have any bad experience with PayPal ever?
Someone hacked their system and charged my credit card $ 1200.They refused to refund me the stolen moneys even though they caim protection against any fraud, Big Lie!Forgot to mention, my credit card institution refused to refund me any moneies saying it was Paypal obligation since they already claimed proclaimed Insurance protection.

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Answer by mister_pisces
First question: Yes I have had many many problems with paypal. One being that when I use American Express I am not permitted to dispute any charges when someone does not fulfill their side of the contract. American Express says Paypal is the intermediary and they did everything they were supposed to. The person who didn’t was the seller, but the seller was not the person with the merchant account. I am sometimes able to do a paypal buyer protection claim, but only if the seller has 98% positive feedback and atleast 50 feedback (I think). Even if the purchase is eligible for the buyer protection, paypal will not refund the money, unless the seller has the money in their account. For example, If you send me $ 1000 via paypal for an ebay item, and I withdraw the money from paypal, you will not be able to do a buyer protection claim since the $ 1000 is no longer sitting in my account. Paypal will attempt to withdraw the money from my checking account, but if they are unsuccessful then you will be unsuccessful as well in trying to get your money back. Second question: You should be able to dispute the charges (even if you used American Express) because you never authorized the $ 1200. The only time you will have a problem disputing charges, is when you authorized the charge, but the seller sent you a rock or nothing, or a fake item, etc..Visa and Mastercard don’t seem to care that disputing charges is a violation of the TOS. So if you must use paypal, stick with them only. Never pay anyone with American Express. Never pay anyone with funding from your checking account (that is worse than AMEX), and most of all NEVER EVER EVER pay someone with paypal balance. That is the absolute worst of them all.. Don’t do it.Edit: If your credit card company won’t refund the money, then it is time for you to get a new credit card.. If they won’t refund the money now they also won’t refund the money if the card is stolen, etc.

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Why does it say to make sure the website begins with htts?

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:24:45 +0000

Question by cougars43: Why does it say to make sure the website begins with htts?
So I was reading an oblige put on by yahoo, about Memorial Day Weekend sales, and it said to make sure the website asking for your credit card information begins with “htts” rather than “http”. Why is that? (You tin see the paragraph for yourself): Be smart about your identity. In general, online shopping is as safe–or safer–than in-person shopping, especially if you stick to name-brand stores. But to go the extra mile, always make sure that the Web page asking for credit card information begins with “https” instead of “http,” and E-mail the company with questions if you’re unsure. Most credit tease offer additional safety measures, such as 100 percent fraud protection. Just make sure to check your monthly statement when you get the bill and report whatsoever suspicious activity immediately.

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Answer by tkims
https just means that it’s a secured website.

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Do you think the government should create an agency to regulate credit?

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:20:35 +0000

Question by : Do you think the government should create an agency to regulate credit?
Do you think it will help? Basically it’s a bill to create an agency to regulate creditors on the behalf of the consumer. “H.R. 3126 would create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency to oversee mortgages, credit cards and other bank products.” This was proposed Monday and is up for vote soon. (here’s the full bill if you’re legislation-savvy). http://www.congress.org/congressorg/webreturn/?url=http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.3126:I’m torn. I think the government is TERRIBLE at regulation, and even worse at managing their own credit. Their goal is to make credit disclosers/terms clearer to the customer, but it seems like everything the government touches is INSTANTLY more complicated. And I don’t like the idea of one more government agency getting involved in & having access to our financial transactions. But I DO think protecting the consumer against fraud is a good idea. What do you think? Do you think this is pandora’s box or a blessing?Do you also think more regulation = less access to credit? and do you think that’ll add to our credit crisis?

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Answer by Brian
Oh great, another czar to hump dear leaders leg

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Is there a chance I lost my $850 even I have PayPal buyer protection?

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:22:46 +0000

Question by arg33554: Is there a chance I lost my still I have PayPal buyer protection?
I bought a Dell notebook on EBay auction. The Buy it Now price is $ 850 which I paid immediately. It is a 2009 model but the seller said he got 10 such discontinued notebooks so he sold them cheap on EBay. All ten notebooks were sold immediately. I was happy I got one because it is worth $ 1000 to $ 1400 on other auctions. The following day I found three other buyers gave the seller negative feedbacks and the seller no longer registered with EBay. But EBayer/Paypal has already charged me $ 850 which was transferred from my PayPal Plus Credit Card issued by EBay. I immediately went to PayPal resolution center and opened a complaint case. The seller filed an UPS tracking number which said a shipping label is generated and ready to ship. The status hasn’t changed for nine days now. The status stayed the same (ready to ship). Since PayPal has transferred $ 850 from my account to the seller’s account then seller closed his account immediately after he received the $ 850, is there any chance I lost money even PayPal Protection should protect me from such a fraud? Anyone knows the matter and the law? Thanks.The seller has 100% good feedback from 22 buyers buying refurbished electronics items from him. He answered my questions promptly and seemed to be a nice person. Who knows the next day he closed the account after receiving about $ 8500.

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Answer by Kittysue
File a dispute with Ebay/Paypal ASAP. It doesn’t matter if they label says ready to ship. If they seller does not have proof it was delivered to your home, Paypal will refund your money. It doesn’t matter if the seller closed their account – when they created the account it was attached to either a credit card or bank account that Paypal can get they money from

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why can’t i get a free credit report?

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:21:54 +0000

Question by : why can’t i get a free credit report?
just a few moments ago i attempted to request a free credit report from the three major bureaus (experian, etc)from a legit website and it said ….We’re sorry, for your protection we are unable to deliver your FACT Act Equifax Free Annual Credit Report on the internet. There are a number of reasons that we may be unable to fulfill your request online. You may have a Security Freeze on your credit file, an Active Duty Military or Fraud Alert, or the identification information submitted online may not match the information on file. what would cause someone to have a security freeze? i’ve never been affiliated with the military, I DID suspect fraud on my bank account just two months ago, BUT that doesnt explain why i couldnt get my credit report the same time last year, back when i got my first credit card and had no credit whatsoever (a friend suggested i do that after she found out her parents used her SSN to take out a mortage they later defaulted!).i thought getting a credit report was simple, whats with the hassle?i have a total of 7,000 in debt in all (that includes 5,000 for my school loan that i pay one time each month) and the 2,000 in credit card debt. they did say i could mail in a few documents , but will this solve the problem? has this happened to anyone else, is this common, or is this bad?

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Answer by allo
cuz you didnt go to:free credit report.com yeeha

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How to avoid credit card fraud

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:19:47 +0000

How to avoid credit card fraud

As online shopping becomes more popular with savvy consumers around the world, an unwelcome side-business has also increased in activity: credit card fraud.

And while credit card fraud is certainly not limited to the online marketplace, internet users experience more than their fair share of dodgy transactions every day.

There’s no way to completely protect your credit card details when shopping online, but there are plenty of things you can do to minimize your risk.

Your first step towards protecting yourself against credit card fraud is quite straightforward: be extra, extra careful when using your credit card online. This means never inputting your credit card details unless you’re certain the website is trustworthy and reputable. Most online check-out systems allow you to pay via third party processors such as PayPal, which offers an extra layer of protection against credit fraudsters, so consider using these wherever possible.

Also, never respond to emails that ask you to follow certain links and enter confidential information – even if the website appears to be a trusted site, such as eBay or Amazon. Internet fraudsters have been successful in developing sophisticated software and websites that look just like the real thing, so never assume that the link can be trusted. Instead, close the window and re-open a new browser, manually type in the web address, and proceed with your transaction this way.

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It’s prudent to remember, as well, that emails are not secure, so you should think very carefully before sending credit card information via email.

In saying this, you should keep in mind that the internet can also help you to avoid becoming a victim of credit card. If you regularly check your account balance online – ideally, at least once per week – you can monitor your transactions and, hopefully, identify any unusual purchases early on. When you receive your monthly statement in the mail, you should also consider cross-referencing it with your receipts.

In an offline environment, never let your credit card out of your sight. Skimming – where credit card details are copied, and then duplicated onto new cards – is becoming more and more common, but there are steps you can take to minimize this risk.

If you’re in a restaurant, for example, don’t hand your card over to the waiter; instead, walk up with him or her to the cashier and hand over your card yourself. If you’re in a high-end restaurant and you’re embarrassed about transacting this way, apologize and tell the waiter that you’ve been the victim of credit card fraud in the past, so you prefer not to let your card out of your sight. It’s better to be embarrassed for a few minutes, then to find out that thousands of dollars worth of transactions have been illegally charged to your card!

What if your account has been compromised?

If you suspect illegal transactions have been charged to your credit card, inform your card provider immediately. They will immediately cancel your card and issue a fresh card, to prevent any further transactions from being applied. Also, if they investigate and do find that unlawful transactions have occurred, your account will be reimbursed.

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Please Help me i cant see my CREDIT? IM 18?

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:20:16 +0000

Question by LeBron James biggest Fan: Please Help me i cant see my CREDIT? IM 18?
Hey im 18 and i leave for basic for the Army soon. I never had a credit card or a car. and i live at home for now.And im trying to check my credit for the first time ever. (so i probably have no Credit) But when i put in my information it says “You may have had a mortgage loan in july 2005″. Im scared cause my dad been to prison before for writing checks. And we use to be homeless and i remember we had a house for a day and i remember we got caught kicked out the next day cause the check didnt go through. Could my dad use my credit when i was little. It was in 2005. Is that possible? When i go further to check my credit it saysWe’re sorry, for your protection we are unable to deliver your FACT Act Equifax Free Annual Credit Report on the internet. There are a number of reasons that we may be unable to fulfill your request online. You may have a Security Freeze on your credit file, an Active Duty Military or Fraud Alert, or the identification information submitted online may not match the information on file.Im in the military so could that be it??? Or is it cause the mortage loan? Or is it cause i have no credit????

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Answer by Iffy
If you had bad credit the ARMY would NOT have accepted you. Call Equifax and talk to them. Also explain how old you are and were in 2005 . Relax and good luck Thank you for stepping up

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could you add any more to this?

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:21:11 +0000

Question by darren w: could you add any more to this?
Some survey indicate that as many as six million Britons have been victims, although the government estimates that the crime affects closer to 120,000 people each year. Either way it’s one of the fastest-growing crimes of the 21st century.These tips could help to protect you: 1.Shred sensitive information. Shred financial statements, offers of loans and credit cards, catalogue account details or anything else that could be used to impersonate you before binning them. Thieves go through rubbish to see if there is anything useful – an exercised known as storing raiding.2.Check your statements carefully. Go through your credit card and bank statements every month. Unexpected entries can be the first indication that somebody is stealing your money.3.Learn to love your credit report. Your credit report is such an effective tool in the fight against ID fraud that the government recommends regular checks to protect yourself. It gives you a snapshot of your borrowings and repayment record, so you can easily spot unfamiliar accounts and suspicious balances. You tin see your Experian credit report online with a free trial of CreditExpert, the UK’s leading online assigning monitoring and ID fraud protection service.4.Limit your social networking. It’s tempting to include basic information such as your full name and date of birth in your profile, then add interesting details such as your pets’ or children’s names and nicknames. Don’t – these are the kind of detail that you probably use for passwords and PINs, so leave them out. Your cyber-friends might be fraudsters looking for enough data to steal your ID.5.Don’t risk important documents. Don’t carry your passport, driving licence or even credit cards unless you know you’ll need them and never write down your PINs and passwords. If your bag or wallet is stolen, you could be handing the thieves your identity as well as your cash. 6.Report thefts. Always tell the police, your bank, credit card issuers and anybody else who might be affected if you suffer a theft. That way, your loss is on the record and organisations who might be approached by the thieves will be forewarned. 7.Keep an eye on your post. If mail goes miss, tell the Post Office immediately – someone may be intercepting it, especially if you live in a building with a communal hall where mail is delivered. Be especially careful when you move house and use the Royal Mail’s Redirection Service to forward your post to your new address for at least a year.8.Register to vote at your current address. Lenders use the electoral roll to check that you live where you say you do. If you’re not registered, a criminal could register you at another address. When you move home, always deregister at your old address and re-register at the new one. That way, the people who move into your previous home can’t offer apparent proof that they are you. 9.Don’t respond to cold calls and e-mails. Never reply to e-mails and cold-callers asking for details such as PINs, passwords and account numbers – and don’t fill in your details on whatsoever unfamiliar e-mail or website. Telephone the organisation that is allegedly behind the nearing, using the number in the phone book or in previous correspondence – and warn them what is happening.10.Keep on checking your credit report. You need to check your credit report regularly, because ID thieves could target you at any time. CreditExpert sends retired weekly alerts by e-mail or text to warn you if there has been whatever significant change to your credit report, so you can log on immediately and see whether you are being impersonated. Always respond to these alerts – they give invaluable peace of mind.

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Answer by Lion64
It looks good, but I, caring everyone else looking through this category, are not experts. This Category is Computer Security, you might desire to re-ask the question in a different category, because you won’t get any good answers here.

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