Miles from my Cat
Apr 23, 2008 | 4:09 pm
#31
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Home
Programs: AA, Delta, UA & thanks to FTers for my PC Gold!
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Apr 23, 2008 | 9:56 pm
#32
Commander Catcop
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 10,259
I have also heard stories of declaring tehir Cats and other pets (but mostly people with several dozen cats) as dependants on tax forms.
Maybe that's getting carried away. I NEVER did that. tempted but never.
I did not originate Cat's MEOW but I named my Cat sitting business that. Five yeras later I'm a little successful
I did originate the saying "Have a MEOWY Day!"
Maybe that's getting carried away. I NEVER did that. tempted but never.
I did not originate Cat's MEOW but I named my Cat sitting business that. Five yeras later I'm a little successful
I did originate the saying "Have a MEOWY Day!"
Apr 23, 2008 | 10:27 pm
#33
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Programs: Hilton Gold, SPG & IHG Plat, & every airline program that I can join
Posts: 2,279
A dog getting a degree from Harvard!
Hopefully my Old English Sheepdog does not hear that since he would want to get a "sheepskin" too!
Actually for travel programs, Murpf has been known to have some point earning programs for Hotel points..........
JudyJFLA
Hopefully my Old English Sheepdog does not hear that since he would want to get a "sheepskin" too!
Actually for travel programs, Murpf has been known to have some point earning programs for Hotel points..........
JudyJFLA
Apr 25, 2008 | 11:07 am
#36
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: BOS, MHT
Programs: AA ltg, B6, DL, UA, AS, SPG/Marriott Plt, HH, Hyatt
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A merchant may NOT ask for ID as long as the card is signed. If the card is not signed, the merchant should ask for an ID, verify the name and ID match, have the customer sign the card, then accept the transaction. The retailer for which I work has drilled this into our heads a lot recently.
We used to ask for ID on things >$500, but that is apparently not allowed under Visa/MC/AMEX rules.
We used to ask for ID on things >$500, but that is apparently not allowed under Visa/MC/AMEX rules.
Overzealous? Well, that's our government fer ya!\
And yet I have heard many tall tale of credit cards being swiped at stores like Target where the picture on the ID or card was that of someone's dog or cat
Sometimes the clerk doesnt look, he just needs to make it appear that he did for teh sake of the overhead security camera watching him!
Apr 25, 2008 | 12:08 pm
#37
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Tha OC
Programs: Outgrew all status except AA: Plat for life (the program's); Costco: Ex Plat
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[QUOTE=Marathon Man;9631813
And yet I have heard many tall tale of credit cards being swiped at stores like Target where the picture on the ID or card was that of someone's dog or cat
Sometimes the clerk doesnt look, he just needs to make it appear that he did for teh sake of the overhead security camera watching him![/QUOTE]
Using a Simon Visa (gift card), often the clerk asks for ID, says "Thanks," hands it back, continues. Never noticing the name on my license is not Simon Visa Malls.
And yet I have heard many tall tale of credit cards being swiped at stores like Target where the picture on the ID or card was that of someone's dog or cat
Sometimes the clerk doesnt look, he just needs to make it appear that he did for teh sake of the overhead security camera watching him![/QUOTE]
Using a Simon Visa (gift card), often the clerk asks for ID, says "Thanks," hands it back, continues. Never noticing the name on my license is not Simon Visa Malls.
Apr 25, 2008 | 12:51 pm
#38
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: EWR
Programs: UA, DL
Posts: 629
My older, smarter, anxiety ridden dog has credit and is protective of it. On the other hand I won't allow my little dim dog to open cards because I know she would run up her balance with reckless spending on toys, treats, trips to the bark park, cute clothes and accessories, more toys, doggie massages and pedicures.
Apr 25, 2008 | 2:46 pm
#39
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Chicago Illinois
Programs: 1MM UA
Posts: 1,753
Now the US Post Office has new rules whereas your card needs to be signed AND you need to show ID. Some people have come in, they say, with fake IDs--you know, to buy stamps and all...
And yet I have heard many tall tale of credit cards being swiped at stores like Target where the picture on the ID or card was that of someone's dog or cat
Sometimes the clerk doesnt look, he just needs to make it appear that he did for the sake of the overhead security camera watching him!
And yet I have heard many tall tale of credit cards being swiped at stores like Target where the picture on the ID or card was that of someone's dog or cat
Sometimes the clerk doesnt look, he just needs to make it appear that he did for the sake of the overhead security camera watching him!
card in over 20 years, and the only place where I haven't been able to
use them is at the Post Office. (Except now they have the automatic
machines at the Post Office where I sometimes use them.) I get asked for
an ID about 30% of the time at other locations. I've never been asked for
an ID over the internet or on the phone. A few times I have been
asked to sign the card by a clerk, and I refuse.
Most, but not all of my cards, say "Not Valid Unless Signed"
May 5, 2008 | 5:51 am
#40
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Lincoln, NE (OMA or LNK)
Programs: UA, AA, DL, Starwood/Marriott, Hilton, IHG
Posts: 1,345
A merchant may NOT ask for ID as long as the card is signed. If the card is not signed, the merchant should ask for an ID, verify the name and ID match, have the customer sign the card, then accept the transaction. The retailer for which I work has drilled this into our heads a lot recently.
We used to ask for ID on things >$500, but that is apparently not allowed under Visa/MC/AMEX rules.
We used to ask for ID on things >$500, but that is apparently not allowed under Visa/MC/AMEX rules.
May 5, 2008 | 7:53 am
#42
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: DTW
Programs: Dirt Status w/ All
Posts: 5,049
Time to start taking advantage of your cats good credit and do a Cat-o-rama.
Just took a look at a couple of my accounts online and see that Amex appears to require a SSN for an authorized user, but Chase does not.
I'll have to start watching the bonus points for AUs offers - with two dogs and a cat they could clean up. I am afraid my German Shepherd might take it to far though - she already watches too much TV. No telling what she will buy if she turns on the home shopping network while I'm not home.
Just took a look at a couple of my accounts online and see that Amex appears to require a SSN for an authorized user, but Chase does not.
I'll have to start watching the bonus points for AUs offers - with two dogs and a cat they could clean up. I am afraid my German Shepherd might take it to far though - she already watches too much TV. No telling what she will buy if she turns on the home shopping network while I'm not home.
May 5, 2008 | 8:05 am
#43
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 16
According to one federal identity theft advice line, a SS# is for use by the IRS only and may NOT be required as ID by private businesses. I have successfully opened a cell phone account as well as other commercial relationships where they strenuously insisted they HAD to have my SS#, but eventually caved when I stood my ground. Good credit rating helps.
How persistent is your kitty?
How persistent is your kitty?
May 5, 2008 | 8:08 am
#44
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 16
[QUOTE=mahasamatman;9619328#4 is definitely not required. I have never signed the back of a credit card. I always write "SEE ID" on it with a big Sharpie. The only place that won't accept it that way is in person at the Post Office.[/QUOTE]
They will not accept it because your card is now VOID. 99% of places are just not as well trained in credit card acceptance. If your card is not signed it is not valid, SEE ID is not your signature, hence, the card is invalid.
They will not accept it because your card is now VOID. 99% of places are just not as well trained in credit card acceptance. If your card is not signed it is not valid, SEE ID is not your signature, hence, the card is invalid.
May 5, 2008 | 9:42 am
#45
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: New York City
Posts: 4
A Cats good life
About two years ago there was a client who chartered a plane to transport her cat to New York from the Bahamas. The Cat had the entire plane to itself, had an expensive catered meal, drank Fiji water and had a custom "cat nap" pillow integrated into one of the captain chairs. The client then requested that the trip be "flight followed", meaning that someone called the client every 20minutes to say how the cat was "feeling". This was a house cat, nothing special! With or without a credit card, this cat is living a better life than most of us