PSA - Stay Away From The Card Signup Farms Who Offer $5000 In One Month

[yuneeq]

You are basically saying that really they are both wrong just one is worse because of the larger scale. For those doing it on a smaller scale to place ads is the pickpocket calling the bank robber a theif.

I never said they are doing wrong. I'm playing devils advocate. I'm saying if YOU BELIEVE they're doing wrong, they're still not close to as bad. There's a reason why the US justice system punishes people that steal larger amounts much more severely, even though in essence, a guy that. Steals 1mm and a guy that's $100 are both just a "thief". 

Furthermore, would it bother you if a small time mobster snitches on the head mobster?

[ChaimMoskowitz]

Furthermore, would it bother you if a small time mobster snitches on the head mobster?

Yes.

[yuneeq]

Yes.

I presume you dont believe in the "greater good".

[koshergourmetmart]

why would you allow people to apply in your name for a credit card?

[Achas Veachas]

why would you allow people to apply in your name for a credit card?

Some people could use $5K maybe?

[Lou Bob]

Some people could use $5K maybe?

so ur ssn is worth $5k?
Im looking to buy

[Achas Veachas]

so ur ssn is worth $5k?
Im looking to buy

Not mine. I was just answering a question...

[Dr Moose]

I presume you dont believe in the "greater good".

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolley_problem

[Emkay]

so ur ssn is worth $5k?
Im looking to buy

You can get online for $80

[ChaimMoskowitz]

I presume you dont believe in the "greater good".

A snitch is the scum of the earth. Hope that clarifies my position.

[thaber]

A snitch is the scum of the earth. Hope that clarifies my position.

Broad statement.  They shouldn't have turned in Levi aron? (In going to get yelled at here for going ot).

[ChaimMoskowitz]

Broad statement.  They shouldn't have turned in Levi aron? (In going to get yelled at here for going ot).

Let them yell. Let me clarify further. Snitch as someone who rats someone out to save their own skin.

[VacationLover]

so ur ssn is worth $5k?
Im looking to buy

You wish they would give 5k per person. They give you 5k ONLY IF you give husband AND wife's info and ONLY IF they are both approved for all 4 cards. Most people end up getting between 1-2k per person (or less)

[koshergourmetmart]

the amt you have to risk by giving your ssn is more than 5k.

[yuneeq]

I think we could kill 2 birds with 1 stone.

Instead of giving business to these 5k scammers, we can show our appreciation and give the parnassah to Dan.
I'm sure Dan can find a "glatt" way of making us 5k.

[etech0]

I'm sure Dan can find a "glatt" way of making us 5k.

He didn't find it for you yet? What's the point of the forums?

[nocknock]

It's the first time I opened this thread.

I read the wiki I just want tell the guy who got scammed that he should call up that guy that if he doesn't get everything that he promised you you'll call up American Express that your info got stolen and you know his IP bla bla......

[Mordyk]

It's the first time I opened this thread.

I read the wiki I just want tell the guy who got scammed that he should call up that guy that if he doesn't get everything that he promised you you'll call up American Express that your info got stolen and you know his IP bla bla......

Read the rest of the thread..   

[thaber]

Feel free to borrow my letter to Ami:

To Whom it May Concern,
While perusing your excellent magazine, I was very disturbed to see an ad on p. 83 for the anonymous outfit that offers thousands for 'just calling'.
This 'business' is applying for credit cards in other peoples names, misstating their income, getting them approved for credit cards and then spending thousands in order to fet miles. The customer receives financial compensation if it all works out.

Among the numerous issues:

a) it is very possibly a federal crime to impersonate others (even with permission) when applying for a credit card.
b) The applicant's income is generally inaccurate. Misstating income on a credit application is a crime that people have most definitely been jailed for.
b) your readers are being encouraged to hand over their social security number and other very personal information to virtual strangers. This is a ripe situation for mass identity theft.
c) the spending is done via refundable tickets and other dubious means, which are against the rules of the credit card companies
d) the customer will very possibly be blacklisted and never be able to apply for a credit card from that company.

The customers are not being educated about any of the above, they are being told to hand over their social and their wife's social in exchange for $5000. The innocent readership of your magazine will be severely taken advantage of.

In addition there was a Kol Koreh against this practice signed by many rabanim in Lakewood (where it began).

I urge you to discontinue the ads immediately, and perhaps publish a feature article explaining the dangers of identity theft and fraudulent credit card applications to your readership.

Thank you

[Hershelsdeals]

Feel free to borrow my letter to Ami:

To Whom it May Concern,
While perusing your excellent magazine, I was very disturbed to see an ad on p. 83 for the anonymous outfit that offers thousands for 'just calling'.
This 'business' is applying for credit cards in other peoples names, misstating their income, getting them approved for credit cards and then spending thousands in order to fet miles. The customer receives financial compensation if it all works out.

Among the numerous issues:

a) it is very possibly a federal crime to impersonate others (even with permission) when applying for a credit card.
b) The applicant's income is generally inaccurate. Misstating income on a credit application is a crime that people have most definitely been jailed for.
b) your readers are being encouraged to hand over their social security number and other very personal information to virtual strangers. This is a ripe situation for mass identity theft.
c) the spending is done via refundable tickets and other dubious means, which are against the rules of the credit card companies
d) the customer will very possibly be blacklisted and never be able to apply for a credit card from that company.

The customers are not being educated about any of the above, they are being told to hand over their social and their wife's social in exchange for $5000. The innocent readership of your magazine will be severely taken advantage of.

In addition there was a Kol Koreh against this practice signed by many rabanim in Lakewood (where it began).

I urge you to discontinue the ads immediately, and perhaps publish a feature article explaining the dangers of identity theft and fraudulent credit card applications to your readership.

Thank you

Nice, but will Ami listen