I realize how stupid this sounds, but it sucks that you can't trust what people post on the Internet.

One bad apple spoils the bunch
Don't throw the baby out with the bath water
Take it with a grain of salt

After this thread, and other threads like it (the PayPal debit linking comes to mind), it's more like "RIP MS Flyertalk," which is exactly what the sowers of discontent want.

Completely fake guys.

I agree. Sorry to add to the doubt. But, time will tell, right? I think most people believe that the gravy train will end at some point, no? Until it does, what's wrong with loading moderate amounts and sprinkling some Target's way for the courtesy of allowing the program? And, I mean moderate amounts on a regular basis that can still add to the limits. Yea, maybe Target is further away... Can't get to it easily... My wife doesn't want to come with me... Blah Blah Blah... I would rather Target/Amex cancel the worst abusers than the entire program.

You're right! It's 28 days early.

Everybody believes it's only a matter of time before this method dies. If it's inevitable, I don't know how anyone can be so confident that this is fake. What telltale signs will you trust when the end really comes?

The last line of that fake email is double spaced for no reason. Completely inconsistent with REDcard emails.

Also all non-spam correspondence from REDcard has a unique email ID number at the very end.

RIP Redbird... Fun while it lasted
 

what would be the point of people putting this out there as misinformation? whoever could get it or already got it. All this does is change people's loading/unloading.

unless this is all just a massive trollh thread...but I would think FTers have better things to do with their time than doctor Amex emails.

Generally did $1,500 to $2k per day. Target is close so I figured 3 loadin g
Days was no big deal. Normally loaded about every other day.

Did you say or think the same thing about Vanilla shutdown @ CVS on 4/1/14?

My theory is that the email is a legit fake, put out by TGT to find MSers, who would immediately start loading odd amounts instead of round numbers.

Seriously, it's hard to say. But, my regular bank hasn't shut me down in 20 years of depositing a paycheck and (almost) immediately paying it all out in bills, etc before the next paycheck arrives.

Or immediately starts draining money because they can't float it for 90 days.

Wasn't me for that one. I just learned about this stuff.

Nice pulling everyone's leg. Now, I have to get to Target and do the exact opposite of what they expect before the store closes. Odd number here I come! Chase, look away. Look away. There is nothing to see here.

Some people are in denial stage. Thats why they are thinking it is fake, it will not happen to them. Similar feeling when report of OBC shutdown last oct. Eventually it will effect all. Looks like BB and serve also not safe anymore.

Your bank is hoping you do an auto loan, mortgage, home equity loan, credit card with them. They are willing to tolerate it. Target can only hope you spend your paycheck at the store.