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Old Apr 25, 2013, 3:00 pm
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Originally Posted by rrgg
I assume you're in the Atlanta area like the other reports. Is that right?
Yes, I'm in Newnan ... South Metro area. I was able to stop at three locations on my way home from the office (in Midtown) and grab my two-card allotment. All six cards were perfectly fine. ^
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Old Apr 26, 2013, 8:40 am
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Can't believe the scam is still going on...
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Old Apr 26, 2013, 9:13 am
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Originally Posted by alik99
Can't believe the scam is still going on...
or ever happened in the first place.....
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Old Apr 26, 2013, 10:52 am
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Can't believe there are so many people still buying VRs at Atlanta.

Also I think this thread should be moved to Destinations>USA>South until 1st scam is reported from other than ATL
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Old Apr 27, 2013, 3:57 pm
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Originally Posted by supergrandslam
Can't believe there are so many people still buying VRs at Atlanta.

Also I think this thread should be moved to Destinations>USA>South until 1st scam is reported from other than ATL
There are 2 reported here being outside ATL. The most recent one is just a few posts above yours, at CLT.
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Old May 13, 2013, 12:15 pm
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any updates to this? anyone got scammed lately?
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Old May 13, 2013, 12:25 pm
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About 3 weeks ago I saw two cards on the rack obviously tampered with. I notified the store and they took it off. But I haven't even seen any vr cards in stock lately.
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Old May 13, 2013, 12:56 pm
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ditto. The only time I've purchased a VR in the last 2 months I've been travelling out of state. In ATL, I see mostly tampered with or none in stock.
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Old May 16, 2013, 8:39 am
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You would think they'd solve this close to their main office....
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Old May 16, 2013, 8:45 am
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i guess i'll stay away for now
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Old May 23, 2013, 8:03 pm
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Vanilla reload broken PIN scam reports
Wish I read this thread 8 hours ago. Bought2 vanilla reloads in ATL today. I'm here on business and my BB card hasn't arrived in the mail yet. Figured I would pick up a couple of vanila Reloads down here since they are tough to get at home in NYC. I just scratched off both cards to see if the full PINs are there (which they are) but unfortunately can't load since I won't have my card for a few days. I'm going to be so angry if the funds were already loaded. At least people seem to be getting a resolution...but I just don't want to deal with that process. Definitely saving my purchase receipts. I bought them from the CVS in Atlanta on 6370 Powers Ferry Road NW (just south of 285)
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Old May 23, 2013, 10:11 pm
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Just curious, how do thieves withdraw cash without being identified?
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Old May 24, 2013, 8:17 am
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Originally Posted by supergrandslam
Just curious, how do thieves withdraw cash without being identified?
I think because nobody tries to identify them...
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Old May 24, 2013, 8:41 am
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Originally Posted by Artemk
I think because nobody tries to identify them...
May be someone from inside?
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Old May 25, 2013, 8:47 am
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Originally Posted by chipahoy82
Wish I read this thread 8 hours ago. Bought2 vanilla reloads in ATL today. I'm here on business and my BB card hasn't arrived in the mail yet. Figured I would pick up a couple of vanila Reloads down here since they are tough to get at home in NYC. I just scratched off both cards to see if the full PINs are there (which they are) but unfortunately can't load since I won't have my card for a few days. I'm going to be so angry if the funds were already loaded. At least people seem to be getting a resolution...but I just don't want to deal with that process. Definitely saving my purchase receipts. I bought them from the CVS in Atlanta on 6370 Powers Ferry Road NW (just south of 285)
Good news got home last night and immediately loaded my VRs to my new Bluebird card. The cards were legit and the full $1000 loaded. I'll be a little cautious however buying VRs when I go to ATL again next month. I might just stick to loading up gift cards on BB down there at all the Walmarts.
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