Falling for "give-aways" during purchases
Nov 12, 2018 18:00:29 #
repleo wrote:
Keep an eye on your account to make sure they aren’t charging you despite your cancellation.
Excellent point
Nov 12, 2018 18:03:00 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes, I have. Sneaky. I avoid all extras - survey... (show quote)
cancel the credit card and close the account immediately. I had to do that several times. And get confirmation numbers form the CC company.
Nov 12, 2018 18:23:49 #
traderjohn wrote:
You have to be aware of someone trying to "upsell" you regarding anything remotely in tune with your purchase. They are doing their job. You have to do yours. You have to be aware at all times.
Regardless of the fact that the buyer online should beware. or be aware, of the attempted upsell, it is much more subtle online. it is nothing at all like another salesperson coming up to you in a store and nosing into the conversation. It is an interruptive, unwelcome, underhanded and unsavory act. Personally I find it despicable.
Nov 12, 2018 20:57:05 #
ballsafire wrote:
Have you experienced buying things on line where y... (show quote)
Seen it happen once to me but I was aware of the intrusion. I cancelled it out and went back to where I started. Usually I buy at B&H and it hasn't happened to me there at least not yet.
Nov 13, 2018 10:29:16 #
Every day more and more credit cards are being hacked (many from online purchases) only use a gift card and only put on it enough ($) to make your purchase.
Nov 13, 2018 10:32:31 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
Remember the credit card company is the company that losses the money with fraud. You lose the money with DEBET CARD>
Nov 13, 2018 13:30:29 #
RANMAN99 wrote:
Every day more and more credit cards are being hacked (many from online purchases) only use a gift card and only put on it enough ($) to make your purchase.
great idea
Nov 14, 2018 02:09:28 #
ballsafire wrote:
Have you experienced buying things on line where y... (show quote)
Yes. I always say NO immediately on line. Not much there that I trust after a slip up while trying to upgrade the Mac OS. Pisser was that junkware seemed to have Apple name on it. Finally (appear to) got rid of all malware by trashing Google app!
Basically I now use the Net to gather information, then go to my local stores to buy the products. A few dollars more buys a lot of peace of mind.
Boris
Nov 14, 2018 06:10:38 #
ballsafire wrote:
Have you experienced buying things on line where y... (show quote)
I just had a similar incident like yours. I had just finished placing an order for printer ink by clicking the complete purchase button. Up popped a small window that said something about a confirmation email to my email address. I thought it was for the ink I had just ordered so clicked yes. Almost immediately another window replaced that one with choices for types of meals I wanted. I contacted both companies, meals and ink. I complained about the pop ups and denied any acceptance of the meal program with a firm comment that it was a very unacceptable practice. The ink company I advised they should block and/or disallow such practice on their website. I was informed that the agent would pass along my dissatisfaction regarding the pop ups for a different product or item.
Despite the meal company stating there was no indication of my name or email address in their system I did get an email thanking me for the order, to which I replied and declined any such offer. I also hit the "unsubscribe" button for good measure.
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