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ensho (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:34 AM Original message |
I just discovered a Capital One credit card scam |
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smiley_glad_hands (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
1. You do know any CC company can change your rate whenever they want right? eom |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:40 AM Response to Reply #1 |
4. Without cause, that should be illegal. |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:42 AM Response to Reply #4 |
5. Should be, but is not |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:04 PM Response to Reply #5 |
12. Right. |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:42 AM Response to Reply #4 |
6. Why should it be illegal? It's in the contract accepted by the cardholder. |
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Occulus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:55 AM Response to Reply #6 |
10. Quick! Name another contract that can be altered by one party to that contract |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:02 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. Any contract where it is stated that changes can be made by a party |
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Occulus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:57 PM Response to Reply #11 |
25. But I said, "name ANOTHER contract" |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:06 PM Response to Reply #6 |
13. Because higher interest rates harm consumers. |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:09 PM Response to Reply #13 |
15. And not being able to adjust rates in response to market conditions, competition or consumer |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:15 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. No. Consumers should come first. |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:19 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. The terms are that the rates can be changed? How is doing something that is allowed in the contract |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:22 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. The law reigns supreme over contract terms. |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:23 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. But the law doesn't say that, because of the nature of credit cards |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:26 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. That should be the law. |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:27 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. If you want to have no credit cards issued, yes that would be the law you want. |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 01:11 PM Response to Reply #6 |
26. Usury. |
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surrealAmerican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:49 AM Response to Reply #4 |
8. ... and without warning. |
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ensho (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:49 AM Response to Reply #1 |
7. that's not the issue. yes I know they can change it at any time |
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amdezurik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
2. huh, take the check |
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mainegreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
3. Ah yes, the credit card 'cash advance'. Higher interest rates. |
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ensho (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:50 AM Response to Reply #3 |
9. those checks come with every monthly bill |
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northsongs (77 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
14. These banks are creative at cheating you! |
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LiberalHeart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:16 PM Response to Original message |
17. I don't know my card's interest rate because I always pay in full, but... |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:34 PM Response to Reply #17 |
24. They're hoping that you'll charge more. |
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Marie26 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:25 PM Response to Original message |
21. Capital One IS a credit card scam |
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Mike 03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 01:41 PM Response to Original message |
27. It's even worse than you think |
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Chemical Bill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 01:56 PM Response to Original message |
28. Tell Capital One to take a hike. |
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