UGH! American Eagle and Hot Topic

[Chicnltn]

A E refused to let me pay via CC because I refused to show ID. I gave 'em heck! I told them I understand that they are just the measly cashier but they may want to inform corporate that they are going to get reported and I hope they get fined. Also I just found out that DD's Best Friend was shopping with the parents and when they paid they not only asked for her ID they wrote down her DL and SS because their computers were down and they'd have to go back and put everything in later. HELLO - illegal per FL law.

 

I am trying to gather my wits together to write a nice little letter to corporate.

 

Next store, Hot Topic. I am still livid about AE and I am loudly telling daughter how I can't wait to report them to corporate and to Mastercard. The cashier says oh yeah we do that here too - TO PROTECT YOU! I said again like you heard I don't have it. She says well do you have another signed credit card. Yep, I show her my signature front of card. She said looks like a match. I'm still complaining.

 

Ridiculous. My kids regularly get Visa/Mastercard/Amex gift cards from their grandparents. All 3 are under age 12 - youngest is 5. How will they show ID?

 

 

Hello corporate, you're reported.

[GEORGE]

A E refused to let me pay via CC because I refused to show ID. I gave 'em heck! I told them I understand that they are just the measly cashier but they may want to inform corporate that they are going to get reported and I hope they get fined. Also I just found out that DD's Best Friend was shopping with the parents and when they paid they not only asked for her ID they wrote down her DL and SS because their computers were down and they'd have to go back and put everything in later. HELLO - illegal per FL law.

 

I am trying to gather my wits together to write a nice little letter to corporate.

 

Next store, Hot Topic. I am still livid about AE and I am loudly telling daughter how I can't wait to report them to corporate and to Mastercard. The cashier says oh yeah we do that here too - TO PROTECT YOU! I said again like you heard I don't have it. She says well do you have another signed credit card. Yep, I show her my signature front of card. She said looks like a match. I'm still complaining.

 

Ridiculous. My kids regularly get Visa/Mastercard/Amex gift cards from their grandparents. All 3 are under age 12 - youngest is 5. How will they show ID?

 

 

Hello corporate, you're reported.

Uhhhhhhhhh

 

 

FOR MY PROTECTION...I DON'T SHOW ID WITH MY SIGNED CREDIT CARD

 

My credit card is the one who "PROTECTS" ME and they say I don't have to show squat

Edited August 31, 2007 by GEORGE

[GEORGE]

I HAVE A DRIVERS LICENSE...it is a license to drive my cars

 

It is not a "PERMIT" to use my credit card

[BigDiesel]

There are bigger and more important issues in life than to argue about showing ones I.D. for a credit card purchase......

[GEORGE]

There are bigger and more important issues in life than to argue about showing ones I.D. for a credit card purchase......

I DO NOT EAT FRIED FISH..........

[blademaster]

Let me put it kindly, you are being Anal over a very small issue. You are going to stir waves over this? You must have too much time on your hands, the kind of person who would sue McDonalds for their coffee being too hot when you spill it on yourself and get burned. Might i suggest prozac?

[GEORGE]

Let me put it kindly, you are being Anal over a very small issue. You are going to stir waves over this? You must have too much time on your hands, the kind of person who would sue McDonalds for their coffee being too hot when you spill it on yourself and get burned. Might i suggest prozac?

YOU WANT ONE OF MY T-SHIRTS?????????

 

COPY OF YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE ON THE FRONT AND BACK (ENLARGED)

 

YOU WILL FEEL SAFER THAT WAY WHEN YOU USE YOUR CREDIT CARD(s)

 

 

FYI~since they don't have PEPSI (and I don't do coffee) I get a cup of water......

 

I don't do drugs (EXCEPT VITAMIN C and ONE A DAY MULTIPLE VITAMINS)

[GEORGE]

I am going by the credit card companies RULES

 

YOU DON'T LIKE THEIR RULES.......USE CASH

[Continental]

A E refused to let me pay via CC because I refused to show ID. I gave 'em heck! I told them I understand that they are just the measly cashier but they may want to inform corporate that they are going to get reported and I hope they get fined. Also I just found out that DD's Best Friend was shopping with the parents and when they paid they not only asked for her ID they wrote down her DL and SS because their computers were down and they'd have to go back and put everything in later. HELLO - illegal per FL law.

 

I am trying to gather my wits together to write a nice little letter to corporate.

 

Next store, Hot Topic. I am still livid about AE and I am loudly telling daughter how I can't wait to report them to corporate and to Mastercard. The cashier says oh yeah we do that here too - TO PROTECT YOU! I said again like you heard I don't have it. She says well do you have another signed credit card. Yep, I show her my signature front of card. She said looks like a match. I'm still complaining.

 

Ridiculous. My kids regularly get Visa/Mastercard/Amex gift cards from their grandparents. All 3 are under age 12 - youngest is 5. How will they show ID?

 

 

Hello corporate, you're reported.

 

Completely illegal.

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to make a difference!

 

Never show ID for signed credit cards purchases.

 

No ID required for signed credit card purchases. Merchants cannot require ID.

 

If a merchant tries to require ID, immediately call 1-800-VISA-911 to ensure they never do again.

 

VISA: 1-800-VISA-911

MasterCard: 1-800-300-3069

 

 

Also easily report merchant violations online at:

 

http://www.mastercard.com/us/personal/en/c...violations.html

 

Check the box that says "Merchant required ID"

 

 

Never show ID for signed credit card purchases ever.

 

No ID required for signed credit card purchases ever.

[BBQ123]

Don't back down. Stand there and hold up the line until they take the signed card without ID.

[Chicnltn]

They were both reported and I called each company's corporate to let them know that they are in violation. I got many, many apologies from corporate.

[Uncle Leo]

There are bigger and more important issues in life than to argue about showing ones I.D. for a credit card purchase......

 

Of course there's more important things in life. People can have more than a single cause, though.

[GEORGE]

Don't back down. Stand there and hold up the line until they take the signed card without ID.

"IF" they hold FIRM...VOID THE SALE AND WALK

[GEORGE]

There are bigger and more important issues in life than to argue about showing ones I.D. for a credit card purchase......

 

Of course there's more important things in life. People can have more than a single cause, though.

I STILL DON'T EAT FRIED FISH

[Continental]

They were both reported and I called each company's corporate to let them know that they are in violation. I got many, many apologies from corporate.

Thank you so much for taking the time to make a difference!

 

CREDIT CARD SIGNATURE IS ALL THE ID NEEDED

 

When you pay for merchandise with a Visa card, MasterCard, or American Express any store that accepts these cards should accept yours too, no questions asked. It's part of the deal that merchants agree to when they become participating members.

 

They must check your signature and the card - electronically or by telephone - to be sure it's valid. Once the answer comes up yes, they can go ahead and charge. They can't ask you for any further identification - not a license plate number, Social Security number, proof of address, phone number or picture ID.

 

Your personal ID isn't needed because Visa, MasterCard, and American Express all guarantee payment on cards that have been properly checked. If the issuer mistakenly authorizes a sale on a bad card, it should make good. MasterCard says that merchants receive instant settlement.

 

Unfortunately, not all merchants play by the rules. Some, apparently, haven't read them.

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO

 

MasterCard wants to hear about merchants who break their rules. Send the name and address and an account of what happened to MasterCard International, c/o Radio City Station, P. O. Box 1288, New York, NY 10101. The merchant's bank will get a stiff letter, ordering it to investigate and bring the offending store into line - or pay a $2,000 fine.

 

Visa enforces the same rules as MasterCard. "When we hear about a violation, we ask the bank that signed the merchant to get together with the merchant and see that the practice is stopped," Visa representative states. To report a merchant, send a letter to the bank that issued your Visa card.

 

American Express also prohibits merchants from asking for IDs. "All a merchant is supposed to do is take an imprint, make sure the signature matches and swipe the card through the terminal, to get authorization."