Inmate depositing services
Sep 30, 2014, 2:58 pm
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2014
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Inmate depositing services
Has anyone tried the services which allow you to deposit to the accounts of inmates?
Looks like some take debit card. I haven't signed up for any services yet, and there seem to be many... Since I'm running into issues with my new bank accounts and money orders (getting holds, complaints, phone calls, etc) I need more methods.
An example of one is gettingout.com.
Just an idea..
Looks like some take debit card. I haven't signed up for any services yet, and there seem to be many... Since I'm running into issues with my new bank accounts and money orders (getting holds, complaints, phone calls, etc) I need more methods.
An example of one is gettingout.com.
Just an idea..
Sep 30, 2014, 3:20 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: MSP
Programs: DL, BA, AA
Posts: 270
Has anyone tried the services which allow you to deposit to the accounts of inmates?
Looks like some take debit card. I haven't signed up for any services yet, and there seem to be many... Since I'm running into issues with my new bank accounts and money orders (getting holds, complaints, phone calls, etc) I need more methods.
An example of one is gettingout.com.
Just an idea..
Looks like some take debit card. I haven't signed up for any services yet, and there seem to be many... Since I'm running into issues with my new bank accounts and money orders (getting holds, complaints, phone calls, etc) I need more methods.
An example of one is gettingout.com.
Just an idea..
What are they telling you? Are they actually putting long holds on the money orders?
What have they told you over the phone about why they are rejecting the money orders, if they are?
Sep 30, 2014, 3:29 pm
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is it just me, or does it seem like the demographic of the MSer previous to the hobby having a name and broad exposure was ~35+ with above average income, did their own homework and understood discretion. And now 19-22, perhaps unemployed/student living off MSing 5% Amex old blue?
a high correlation between this and how long things last as well.
as for the OP and this incredible idea.... do i smell a new BA blogger in the making...
a high correlation between this and how long things last as well.
as for the OP and this incredible idea.... do i smell a new BA blogger in the making...
Sep 30, 2014, 4:33 pm
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is it just me, or does it seem like the demographic of the MSer previous to the hobby having a name and broad exposure was ~35+ with above average income, did their own homework and understood discretion. And now 19-22, perhaps unemployed/student living off MSing 5% Amex old blue?
a high correlation between this and how long things last as well.
as for the OP and this incredible idea.... do i smell a new BA blogger in the making...
a high correlation between this and how long things last as well.
as for the OP and this incredible idea.... do i smell a new BA blogger in the making...
Sep 30, 2014, 5:13 pm
#8
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is it just me, or does it seem like the demographic of the MSer previous to the hobby having a name and broad exposure was ~35+ with above average income, did their own homework and understood discretion. And now 19-22, perhaps unemployed/student living off MSing 5% Amex old blue?
I originally posted this as a somewhat joke but it's valid. I've noticed many of those services accept debit/credit without a fee. I was thinking what would happen if they had to issue a refund due to some issue (such as an inmate being 'released'), etc.
This is similar to when an edu has to refund your tuition due to dropped class. Some will accept debit/credit with no fee and refund to your bank account.
As for the MOs, new bank accounts just get overly skittish on MO's. I had opened an account and deposited 3.5k in MO, withdrew a couple weeks later and today went to deposit 4k and there was a note on my account to put a hold for 7 days and I was told a lady would email me later.
Sep 30, 2014, 5:15 pm
#9
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There are banks that will accept at least some money orders without any problems. Most will take a limited number, of course each bank is different.
What are they telling you? Are they actually putting long holds on the money orders?
What have they told you over the phone about why they are rejecting the money orders, if they are?
What are they telling you? Are they actually putting long holds on the money orders?
What have they told you over the phone about why they are rejecting the money orders, if they are?
I think I'm going to start aging the accounts more before i start hitting with MO.
Sep 30, 2014, 5:50 pm
#11
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I am assuming you will be depositing the money into the account and then withdrawing it shortly thereafter. That is a terrible idea. These things do not work. While there are certainly people who use T-Mobile cards to buy $1,000+ products at WM, people who use BC to buy $1,000+ worth of groceries, people who buy $1,000+ worth of items at CVS, etc., no one, absolutely no one, deposits money into these accounts and immediately withdraws it. They will shut you down and make it a huge pain to get your money back.
Sep 30, 2014, 5:55 pm
#12
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None have rejected MO but they ask questions about job and such and these aren't day after day deposits as I deposit in a different bank each day due to the various way I travel to deposit 6k in MO...
I think I'm going to start aging the accounts more before i start hitting with MO.
I think I'm going to start aging the accounts more before i start hitting with MO.
Get enough bank accounts and you only have to deposit once a week in each regardless of your MO volume. Let it sit for a few weeks and ACH or BP.
Sep 30, 2014, 7:22 pm
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I feel like this is directed to me, although I am closer to the second group than the first. And what HH _aren't_ relying predominately on BlueCash? (now that amex gc portal has disappeared...)
I originally posted this as a somewhat joke but it's valid. I've noticed many of those services accept debit/credit without a fee. I was thinking what would happen if they had to issue a refund due to some issue (such as an inmate being 'released'), etc.
This is similar to when an edu has to refund your tuition due to dropped class. Some will accept debit/credit with no fee and refund to your bank account.
As for the MOs, new bank accounts just get overly skittish on MO's. I had opened an account and deposited 3.5k in MO, withdrew a couple weeks later and today went to deposit 4k and there was a note on my account to put a hold for 7 days and I was told a lady would email me later.
I originally posted this as a somewhat joke but it's valid. I've noticed many of those services accept debit/credit without a fee. I was thinking what would happen if they had to issue a refund due to some issue (such as an inmate being 'released'), etc.
This is similar to when an edu has to refund your tuition due to dropped class. Some will accept debit/credit with no fee and refund to your bank account.
As for the MOs, new bank accounts just get overly skittish on MO's. I had opened an account and deposited 3.5k in MO, withdrew a couple weeks later and today went to deposit 4k and there was a note on my account to put a hold for 7 days and I was told a lady would email me later.
Oct 1, 2014, 8:47 am
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is it just me, or does it seem like the demographic of the MSer previous to the hobby having a name and broad exposure was ~35+ with above average income, did their own homework and understood discretion. And now 19-22, perhaps unemployed/student living off MSing 5% Amex old blue?
a high correlation between this and how long things last as well.
as for the OP and this incredible idea.... do i smell a new BA blogger in the making...
a high correlation between this and how long things last as well.
as for the OP and this incredible idea.... do i smell a new BA blogger in the making...
Now get off my lawn!