"I went to a pizza store where they had a minimum to use a credit card posted and since I knew the owner, told him that it's a violation of the visa merchant agreement.
He told me that after the first few thousand $1 charges, Visa contacted HIM and asked to modify they agreement to only charge amounts over $5."
"@guymandude: While you may be right that it is technically mail fraud, I would bet that neither your postmaster, DA or Attorney General want to have anything to do with this since there is no proof beyond a reasonable doubt (which is necessary in order to start an action).
Congratulations for noticing, but I'm afraid it doesn't make a difference."
"It's just an amazing system - you say that you never renewed and ask for proof that you did, and they renew your subscription.
But a better question is how they determine that you want to renew when NEITHER check box is checked on the alleged renewal card."
"@thesabre: I can see the defense now: She was trying them on in manner that is inconsistent with industry standards....
Plaintiff: Please show the jury how you put it on.....
@alphafemale: I don't think people are claiming she's fat because of her age."
"Last time that happened with Cablevision, I just kept saying that if they offered me a $50 reduction in the bill, I'll keep them, otherwise I'm gonna switch to Verizon.
Figured if they were listening in, maybe it could cut down on the wait time."
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