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Re: Gift CCs are still a risk to the client
impposter 49 Reviews 222 reads
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Is it even possible to buy a gift card (GC) or vanilla prepaid credit card (CC) with a real personal credit card? Most stores require hard CASH or a Debit Card to buy a GC or vanilla prepaid CC.  And the whole idea is that the gentleman caller is trying to avoid a paper trail, hence will use CASH and not even a debit card to purchase the GC or prepaid CC.
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One other matter is the risk of GC fraud. Here are some links:
http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/risk-based-security-for-executives/risk-management/gift-card-fraud-how-its-committed-and-why-its-so-lucrative/
http://www.giftcards.com/gcgf/giftcard-scams
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A well intentioned client pays cash for GC at a drug store or supermarket but a scammer has already scanned the cards hanging on the pegs.  The scammer's computer is constantly scanning the stolen numbers for activation and account balances.  When there's a hit, they swoop in and transfer the money to another account. The well intentioned client brings the card and the receipt (just 30 minutes old) to his date. When she checks it 3 hours later, it's been emptied!  
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One reason why I think people have more success with Paypal GIFT CARDS is that they can only be redeemed (deposited) into a valid PP account. If someone looks for the fate of stolen PP GC balances, PP will have info about the account that collected the dough.

Posted By: orientalsin
Re: Gift CCs are still a risk to the client
If the hooker buys ads with the gift CC and gets busted, they can trace it to the client who used his CC to buy the gift CC. A bit too risky, if I were a client I wouldn't do it.

chiguy142178 reads

Hi -- any Manhattan provider out there who accepts PP or CC?

Staying in Midtown and looking for tonight or next week -- thanks :)

(PS - I use cash less and less these days, so taking out large sums of it throws up more red flags than it used to.  Would love any suggestions on how others may solve for this.  Money isn't a problem for me -- but getting cash is...)

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AssAngler206 reads

I know there are extra fees, but it might be worth it so there is no direct payment trail.  Even if I need a large amount, I just plan for withdrawals over a few days.

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RiaMonetNYC145 reads

Paypal and credit cards can cause too much drama  

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ThirdBase182 reads

You're crazy if you use CC and probably Paypal as well!

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KAYLAROSENY161 reads

I accept credit card via Venmo or PayPal.  I prefer. venmo. Located in midtown east as well

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nylonlover69161 reads

I would be interested to know if any providers accept pre paid visa, amex, mc gift cards? With our without the register receipt?

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AssAngler157 reads

Buy a gift card.  Keep the receipt.  Leave a bit of funds on the card after paying for TER membership.  Use the card to 'pay' for the provider and give her the receipt.  I'm sure she'll be thrilled.

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impposter208 reads

See this recent thread on the Boston board:
http://www.theeroticreview.com/discussion-boards/boston-9/paypal-can-be-severe-in-their-methods-213791?#213791  
which also mentions other non-cash options.  
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Basically, PP can seize your or her funds and you will never get them back.
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PP gift cards are said to be better. I think it works this way:  
You buy PP GC for cash at retail store.
PP GC can only be redeemed into a legitimate PP account so it is less likely to be hacked by GC scammers.  If it is stolen / redeemed, there is a trail to a real PP account.
The card is used to load "cash" into the PP account. Maybe she bought the card herself, with cash, and put it in PP to do some on-line shopping.  Even her "business" seems fishy, the PP GC transaction is nothing but a vanilla cash deposit.

Posted By: chiguy14

Hi -- any Manhattan provider out there who accepts PP or CC?  
   
 Staying in Midtown and looking for tonight or next week -- thanks :)  
   
 (PS - I use cash less and less these days, so taking out large sums of it throws up more red flags than it used to.  Would love any suggestions on how others may solve for this.  Money isn't a problem for me -- but getting cash is...)
Related Link: Paypal discussion on Boston Board

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