Google Wallet Discussion Thread
May 22, 2013, 10:42 am
#46
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SFO
Posts: 642
Prudence suggests to send the funds to a different GW account, and then withdraw, have not tested this theory yet.
As of yet, still no letter from GW.
May 22, 2013, 10:58 am
#47
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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May 22, 2013, 11:12 am
#48
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 415
First post, but would like to add a data point:
Sent 2,500 so far in two separate transactions, and no email from Google...yet. These went in one direction, with no money being sent back to the original account. It is my feeling this might be the simple algorithm being used to detect "abuse".
Sent 2,500 so far in two separate transactions, and no email from Google...yet. These went in one direction, with no money being sent back to the original account. It is my feeling this might be the simple algorithm being used to detect "abuse".
May 22, 2013, 11:30 am
#49
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: DL Gold
Posts: 880
First post, but would like to add a data point:
Sent 2,500 so far in two separate transactions, and no email from Google...yet. These went in one direction, with no money being sent back to the original account. It is my feeling this might be the simple algorithm being used to detect "abuse".
Sent 2,500 so far in two separate transactions, and no email from Google...yet. These went in one direction, with no money being sent back to the original account. It is my feeling this might be the simple algorithm being used to detect "abuse".
May 22, 2013, 11:32 am
#50
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SFO
Posts: 642
There really is no reason to pull money out for a while if you can swing it. For those who got the Barclays Arrival, it's 0% interest for 12 months. Put $5k in GW and sit on it for a bit, just pay the minimums out of saivngs and then pull the money out of GW slowly but surely.
May 22, 2013, 11:33 am
#52
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 76
First post, but would like to add a data point:
Sent 2,500 so far in two separate transactions, and no email from Google...yet. These went in one direction, with no money being sent back to the original account. It is my feeling this might be the simple algorithm being used to detect "abuse".
Sent 2,500 so far in two separate transactions, and no email from Google...yet. These went in one direction, with no money being sent back to the original account. It is my feeling this might be the simple algorithm being used to detect "abuse".
May 22, 2013, 11:36 am
#53
Join Date: Sep 2012
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May 22, 2013, 11:38 am
#54
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 16
I got 'the letter'. I had my own account and am handling one for my mom (who has a different last name and address). I sent money ($100) to my mom so she could have the option to send money. I then added my CC to her account and attempted to send money. The transaction wasn't allowed and later on 'the letter' was received. So it wasn't the amount or number of transactions - it had to do with the credit card being used didn't match the sender. And the letter was addressed to my mom.
May 22, 2013, 11:55 am
#55
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 76
I got 'the letter'. I had my own account and am handling one for my mom (who has a different last name and address). I sent money ($100) to my mom so she could have the option to send money. I then added my CC to her account and attempted to send money. The transaction wasn't allowed and later on 'the letter' was received. So it wasn't the amount or number of transactions - it had to do with the credit card being used didn't match the sender. And the letter was addressed to my mom.
May 22, 2013, 12:49 pm
#57
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 4
This morning:
"Thank you for using Google Wallet. We have noticed some activity on your account: [email protected] that has prompted us to temporarily suspend use of this account for your security. For information on how to resolve this issue, please sign in to Google Wallet at https://wallet.google.com/manage/. If you are unable to access your Google Account, you should visit https://www.google.com/support/accou...xxxxxxxxxxxxxx to initiate the process of restoring your Google Account. Rest assured that Google is committed to preserving the security of your information. Your payment and other information will remain on file in accordance with our Privacy Policy. To review the entire Privacy Policy, please visit https://checkout.google.com/files/privacy.html We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we thank you for your cooperation during this process."
Followed up by the cancelling of my transfer of money from Google Wallet to my bank account:
"Hello xxx, Your request to transfer $xxxx.xx to your bank account CHECKING x- xxxx was declined because of unusual account activity. For more information, please visit Google Wallet help center. Sincerely, The Google Wallet Team"
I had to send in a scan of my passport and a scan of a recent bill to my address on file. Google then sent me this:
"Hello Google Wallet Customer, Thank you for submitting verification documents for your account. Your request is currently under review. It should take 3-5 business days to process your request, but please note that it may take longer in some cases. We will notify you directly by email once we have verified your information. We appreciate your taking the time to verify your Google Wallet account. Thanks, The Google Wallet Support Team"
I have only sent $500 twice (A to B), and received $500 twice (C to A). Anyone else have this occur???
"Thank you for using Google Wallet. We have noticed some activity on your account: [email protected] that has prompted us to temporarily suspend use of this account for your security. For information on how to resolve this issue, please sign in to Google Wallet at https://wallet.google.com/manage/. If you are unable to access your Google Account, you should visit https://www.google.com/support/accou...xxxxxxxxxxxxxx to initiate the process of restoring your Google Account. Rest assured that Google is committed to preserving the security of your information. Your payment and other information will remain on file in accordance with our Privacy Policy. To review the entire Privacy Policy, please visit https://checkout.google.com/files/privacy.html We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we thank you for your cooperation during this process."
Followed up by the cancelling of my transfer of money from Google Wallet to my bank account:
"Hello xxx, Your request to transfer $xxxx.xx to your bank account CHECKING x- xxxx was declined because of unusual account activity. For more information, please visit Google Wallet help center. Sincerely, The Google Wallet Team"
I had to send in a scan of my passport and a scan of a recent bill to my address on file. Google then sent me this:
"Hello Google Wallet Customer, Thank you for submitting verification documents for your account. Your request is currently under review. It should take 3-5 business days to process your request, but please note that it may take longer in some cases. We will notify you directly by email once we have verified your information. We appreciate your taking the time to verify your Google Wallet account. Thanks, The Google Wallet Support Team"
I have only sent $500 twice (A to B), and received $500 twice (C to A). Anyone else have this occur???