Wells Fargo Prepaid Cards
Mar 22, 2013, 6:27 am
#1411
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 801
I'd put in 2K and within the next week, I'd do 2x$500 BB, then on the next day 2x$500BB, and then on the next day, a $500 ATM withdrawal. I stopped doing cashback at groc stores because I wanted to have an even balance so that I would make sure I had a 0 balance on the 3rd of every month (to avoid that fee). Never had a problem before with this method. This was card #2. Card #1 had a longer history with some cashbacks thrown in there. Regardless, I think they'll eventually crack it all down even though they shouldn't bother since people will stop using this come May.
Mar 22, 2013, 8:09 am
#1412
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,512
Did anybody (current holder of WFPP) receive an e-mail from WF saying that their app for the card is not verified:
Dear XXX,
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Thank you for your interest in the Wells Fargo Prepaid Card.
As part of our routine account opening process, information provided to us is subject to verification. Based on the information provided to us, we are unable to process your Wells Fargo Prepaid Card order at this time.
Please call Customer Service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-866-360-2857 to confirm your account registration. If you do not call within 10 days of the date of this email, we will cancel your order for a Wells Fargo Prepaid Card.
Please do not reply to this message as this mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response.
Thank you.
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This is weird since we (myself and wife) both have those cards and didn't apply for 2nd.
Dear XXX,
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Thank you for your interest in the Wells Fargo Prepaid Card.
As part of our routine account opening process, information provided to us is subject to verification. Based on the information provided to us, we are unable to process your Wells Fargo Prepaid Card order at this time.
Please call Customer Service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-866-360-2857 to confirm your account registration. If you do not call within 10 days of the date of this email, we will cancel your order for a Wells Fargo Prepaid Card.
Please do not reply to this message as this mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response.
Thank you.
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This is weird since we (myself and wife) both have those cards and didn't apply for 2nd.
Mar 22, 2013, 8:11 am
#1413
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,512
The follow up.
Now we both cannot login to our WFPP account - the message is "Security information incorrect". Does that mean they shutdown us?
UPDATE: Called customer service and was told that an account on the security review and nothing is required from me this time. Should take 7-10 days for them to review. It seems they organized massive audit of their accounts.
Now we both cannot login to our WFPP account - the message is "Security information incorrect". Does that mean they shutdown us?
UPDATE: Called customer service and was told that an account on the security review and nothing is required from me this time. Should take 7-10 days for them to review. It seems they organized massive audit of their accounts.
Last edited by jk2; Mar 22, 2013 at 8:33 am
Mar 22, 2013, 8:53 am
#1414
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 164
You can get off your high horse now. I'm sure there are others on FT that are doing the same thing or worse. I'm not wasting my time driving around to 10 stores to do multiple cashbacks. I just wanted to share what my experience was and to see if other people had the same issue (whether it be in the past or due to recent crackdowns).
Mar 22, 2013, 10:47 am
#1415
Used to be garyjr316
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: LAX or SBA
Programs: AAdvantage, MileagePlus, Gold Passport, Hilton HHonors, Marriott
Posts: 800
You can get off your high horse now. I'm sure there are others on FT that are doing the same thing or worse. I'm not wasting my time driving around to 10 stores to do multiple cashbacks. I just wanted to share what my experience was and to see if other people had the same issue (whether it be in the past or due to recent crackdowns).
Mar 22, 2013, 10:59 am
#1416
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 301
Same here, both of my cards are now under review, hopefully they will be unlocked after the review is completed.
The follow up.
Now we both cannot login to our WFPP account - the message is "Security information incorrect". Does that mean they shutdown us?
UPDATE: Called customer service and was told that an account on the security review and nothing is required from me this time. Should take 7-10 days for them to review. It seems they organized massive audit of their accounts.
Now we both cannot login to our WFPP account - the message is "Security information incorrect". Does that mean they shutdown us?
UPDATE: Called customer service and was told that an account on the security review and nothing is required from me this time. Should take 7-10 days for them to review. It seems they organized massive audit of their accounts.
Mar 22, 2013, 11:01 am
#1417
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,020
Mar 22, 2013, 1:43 pm
#1421
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: SAN
Posts: 152
Just got the same email an hour ago. I would only use the ATM twice a month and unloaded the rest via cash back at grocery stores over the month. I have near $1000 on it, so I presume they will charge back to my funding card. I'm going to unload my fiance's card and then close it before I go asking how I get my money back from my card.
Loaded $2500 onto my card this morning. I've been doing alternating 2k/2.5k every 16 days. Didn't change the card I used to load it with. Didn't try to make any purchases with the card. Just a normal load. Then got this email this afternoon. My load is still pending. Not sure if it'll clear and they'll cut me a check or if they'll cancel the pending charge.
Dear xxxxxx
We have closed your Wells Fargo Prepaid Card account. Do not attempt to use the card as it will be retained by the merchant per our direction. We have closed this account due to what we have determined to be inappropriate spending/purchasing activity intended to perpetrate fraudulent activity.
This account cannot be reopened.
Please do not reply to this message as this mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response. If you have any questions, please call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-866-360-2857.
Thank you.
Dear xxxxxx
We have closed your Wells Fargo Prepaid Card account. Do not attempt to use the card as it will be retained by the merchant per our direction. We have closed this account due to what we have determined to be inappropriate spending/purchasing activity intended to perpetrate fraudulent activity.
This account cannot be reopened.
Please do not reply to this message as this mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response. If you have any questions, please call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-866-360-2857.
Thank you.
Mar 22, 2013, 5:10 pm
#1423
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 801
pennies
Here is a good article about them, and a recent court ruling.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurahel...-for-shoppers/
Here is a good article about them, and a recent court ruling.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurahel...-for-shoppers/
Mar 22, 2013, 8:22 pm
#1425
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: American Airlaines, Delta SkyMiles, United, BA, HH, Marriott, SPG, Priority Club
Posts: 160
Just got the same email an hour ago. I would only use the ATM twice a month and unloaded the rest via cash back at grocery stores over the month. I have near $1000 on it, so I presume they will charge back to my funding card. I'm going to unload my fiance's card and then close it before I go asking how I get my money back from my card.
Same thing just happened to me today. I called in and was told that when the account is shut down like this they do not auto refund the money. They stated that they hold the money until the cardholder actually calls in to request a check and verify the address they want the check sent to... So I clarified with the gal that if I had not called I would never have been sent my money? and she said that is correct!! After calling they state you will receive the check w/in 7-14 business days.
As I was writing this, my wife called in on hers and was told that her refund was already being processed...??? I would recommend to call just in case.
Last edited by Jeremyh11; Mar 22, 2013 at 8:40 pm Reason: update
