Free Trial
Jul 20, 2021 13:18:02 #
Leo_B wrote:
The problem is, in some cases, you've given your CC number to buy product A. Products B, C and D are "free trials" included with your purchase. So you've given them your CC number as well as authorized them to charge it when the "free trial" expires. Very sneaky stuff they do somewhere in the fine print you don't read but still check the box saying you did.
Be vewy vewy careful when ordering.
Jul 20, 2021 13:55:28 #
This is one of many scammy things that regularly come our way. Another is when you try to cancel a subscription, and you can't b/c all instructions to do so absolutely do not match what you see on the computer. 'Round and round you go.
Jul 20, 2021 16:50:01 #
jerryc41 wrote:
There was a discussion recently about giving a CC ... (show quote)
One of the best quotes I've ever seen was either coined or passed on by one of our members here on UHH:
It went something like this: If you see a free offer, the product is you.
Jul 20, 2021 16:50:44 #
Bridges wrote:
One of the best quotes I've ever seen was either coined or passed on by one of our members here on UHH:
It went something like this: If you see a free offer, the product is you.
It went something like this: If you see a free offer, the product is you.
Jul 20, 2021 17:46:37 #
My CITI card offers a virtual account number. The merchant doesn't see my credit card information. I use it when I do a trial offer or a merchant I'm not familiar with. I can set the amount and / or time the card is good for. No more trying to remember to cancel trial offers.
Jul 21, 2021 10:54:53 #
jerryc41 wrote:
The bank canceled and reissued the card months ago, so they can't charge me.
A common misconception regarding accounts that tell you you must cancel by a particular date to avoid further charges. Many merchants will check the box on their initial charge claim to the bank that says "recurring." They don't have to tell you that. Since the account is labeled "recurring", the bank will simply transfer the charge over to the new credit card number and send you the monthly statement for payment. You have to make a formal cancellation with the company in writing to avoid charges.
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