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Buying Money Orders at Walmart (2024 onwards)
May 6, 2024, 9:31 am
#676
Join Date: May 2019
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium Elite, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 467
You must be joking or your reading comprehension skills are lacking.
1. I've liquidated over $200k worth of just these IC cards with the exact method in discussion.
2. This is not a case of biting off more than I can chew and I have no problem floating $50k+. I'm only floating 4x$500 right now and that's even in process of refund.
3. Lol.
I don't think you're understanding that IC has blocked ANY full swipe purchase at WM not just money-related. It's location dependent but slowly spreading.
1. I've liquidated over $200k worth of just these IC cards with the exact method in discussion.
2. This is not a case of biting off more than I can chew and I have no problem floating $50k+. I'm only floating 4x$500 right now and that's even in process of refund.
3. Lol.
I don't think you're understanding that IC has blocked ANY full swipe purchase at WM not just money-related. It's location dependent but slowly spreading.
Literally make a Federal case out something you purport to be less than 1% of your MS. Move on.
May 11, 2024, 7:08 pm
#678
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: UA Au Marriott Ti Hilton C
Posts: 164
I ran into something thats a potential issue this week. My go-to stores are asking for ID and phone number for any amount of MO purchase.
Anyone else run into this issue? Other than asking for ID, its been BAU for the purchase process.
Anyone else run into this issue? Other than asking for ID, its been BAU for the purchase process.
May 11, 2024, 9:07 pm
#679
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DUB-BOS
Programs: various
Posts: 3,718
If the CSR is hitting a lot of buttons on the screen before asking you for ID, it means that they are triggering the ID check. When the system triggers it automatically (for +1k MO), there is none of that
May 12, 2024, 8:07 am
#680
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 6,527
I would hold off for a week or two at that particular location and do your business elsewhere, just to be on the safe side.
My money would be on no further ID activity like that at that time (taking into account Soy's $1000 threshold.
May 12, 2024, 11:03 am
#681
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: UA Au Marriott Ti Hilton C
Posts: 164
Probably a store audit of their MO activity. For what reason is only speculation.
I would hold off for a week or two at that particular location and do your business elsewhere, just to be on the safe side.
My money would be on no further ID activity like that at that time (taking into account Soy's $1000 threshold.
I would hold off for a week or two at that particular location and do your business elsewhere, just to be on the safe side.
My money would be on no further ID activity like that at that time (taking into account Soy's $1000 threshold.
May 12, 2024, 11:53 am
#682
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 6,527
And in two or three weeks, all will be back to normal......I hope
May 12, 2024, 12:03 pm
#683
Join Date: Dec 2016
Programs: IHG, Hilton diamond (IHG match) SPG gold
Posts: 106
Yes Colorado
they ask immediately for ph no and ID
They state they need address on ID or a bill
I kept it under 1000 a day and I’m not sure how much info is actually being retained
different from staff trigger
they ask immediately for ph no and ID
They state they need address on ID or a bill
I kept it under 1000 a day and I’m not sure how much info is actually being retained
different from staff trigger
May 12, 2024, 12:38 pm
#684
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: UA Au Marriott Ti Hilton C
Posts: 164
May 12, 2024, 11:50 pm
#687
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: AAdvantage Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 133
Does not bode well. fyi, i am in Southern California.
May 13, 2024, 7:41 am
#688
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 359
Yes it started happening this week. My 2 stores in the area did not have this even just a week back. Both Walmarts asked for phone number first, then asked for ID. the first money center clerk said its "building a profile" and wont ask again for ID as the phone number is now in the system. FWIW, the amount was 465 in both the walmart so no where near even 500$ threshold so its a system update. To clarify, it was only 1 money order in each of the walmart and it was 465$. Its asking phone number and then id (if number not in the system) before they even start going inside to do anything money order related
Does not bode well. fyi, i am in Southern California.
Does not bode well. fyi, i am in Southern California.
May 13, 2024, 8:01 am
#689
Join Date: Jan 2023
Posts: 145
May 13, 2024, 8:02 am
#690
Join Date: Dec 2023
Posts: 32
KYC Id assume. This crackdown on money laundering is getting very annoying because its bringing extra attention to innocent people like us who just want more credit card points. Better believe they are building a profile so they know whos requesting tens of thousands of money orders.
Couple that with any SARs from your bank(s) and you can probably assume the feds are giving you a closer look.
Keep ALL receipts from gift card purchases, the actual cards, the money order receipts, and deposit receipts.
Couple that with any SARs from your bank(s) and you can probably assume the feds are giving you a closer look.
Keep ALL receipts from gift card purchases, the actual cards, the money order receipts, and deposit receipts.