AMEX JUST TOOK 1 MILLION POINTS

[JTZ]

They sold there amex points from time to time

How? Give someone access to their account, transfer to a travel partner in their name, transfer to travel partner in AU's name or something else?

[maylei]

Are his accounts still up & running ?

Yes their accounts are still active

[David Smith]

Time has shown discussing amex A/A publicly on this forum leading to more amex A/A. This entire mess was arguably caused by discussing amex A/A publicly. Maybe the conversation can be taken to a more appropriate venue?

[JTZ]

Time has shown discussing amex A/A publicly on this forum leading to more amex A/A. This entire mess was arguably caused by discussing amex A/A publicly. Maybe the conversation can be taken to a more appropriate venue?

That horse has left the barn when RAT came about do to the real OBC card.

[mgarfin]

Did I read somewhere recently that Amex has a new team to crack down on MR abuse? DoC maybe

[maylei]

Just this second?

within the hour

[Super Speed]

within the hour

Can we get pics?

[coralsnake]

Here's what they're emailing out on clawbacks:

Information about your Membership Rewards account
 
 We are writing to let you know that, after careful review of your Membership Rewards® account activity, we have removed points in your Membership Rewards program account. Please ensure that any Additional Card Members who are authorized to redeem points from your account are notified of this change in your Membership Rewards balance.
 
Why we are removing these points
We recently noticed point accrual and redemption activity on your
Membership Rewards program account that indicates an effort to obtain and use points in a manner that is not appropriate. It’s important for you to know that the
Membership Rewards program terms and conditions state that “if you attempt to use or obtain points in a fraudulent way, we may:
 
Take away all points in your program account,
Cancel your program account, or
Cancel any of your American Express Cards”
 
Your options
If you have any questions about this email, or if you believe that the points have been removed in error, please call us at 1-800-AXP-EARN (1-800-297-3276).
 
Thank you for your Card Membership.
 
American Express Customer Care

[mochjas]

Please close this thread there is no good that can come out of it

[JTZ]

Please close this thread there is no good that can come out of it

It might not help you but it can help others.

[David Smith]

It might not help you but it can help others.

Other than amex? How?

[JTZ]

Here's what they're emailing out on clawbacks:

Information about your Membership Rewards account
 
 We are writing to let you know that, after careful review of your Membership Rewards® account activity, we have removed points in your Membership Rewards program account. Please ensure that any Additional Card Members who are authorized to redeem points from your account are notified of this change in your Membership Rewards balance.
 
Why we are removing these points
We recently noticed point accrual and redemption activity on your
Membership Rewards program account that indicates an effort to obtain and use points in a manner that is not appropriate. It’s important for you to know that the
Membership Rewards program terms and conditions state that “if you attempt to use or obtain points in a fraudulent way, we may:
 
Take away all points in your program account,
Cancel your program account, or
Cancel any of your American Express Cards”
 
Your options
If you have any questions about this email, or if you believe that the points have been removed in error, please call us at 1-800-AXP-EARN (1-800-297-3276).
 
Thank you for your Card Membership.
 
American Express Customer Care

Seems like they are claiming fraud. Not very smart on their part.

[JTZ]

Other than amex? How?

Many are not aware of the pitfalls of things they do.

[mochjas]

It might not help you but it can help others.

youre right it will help others get their points taken away

[mochjas]

Many are not aware of the pitfalls of things they do.

the only reason these things are happening is because there is public discussion regarding these topics