I almost got scammed

software · ‎06-08-2016

I consider myself sharp, I don't react to every phone call, every email. I learned a long time ago to be cautious about every little thing.

I was waiting for my new MasterCard to come in the mail. I have a $2k limit, never use it. So I get this mail from MasterCard. I stick it in my handbag, thinking it's my card and I'll activate it when I have a minute. (I could feel the card through the envelope)

After opening and reading it said my limit was $1k. I thought that was strange. Maybe since I don't use it the limit got lowered. The card was in my hand, with the activation sticker on it.

I started reading further. It was a SOLICITATION for a MasterCard! I'm so glad I did not fall for it. My real MasterCard on my established account came the next day.

Close call

NickNack · ‎03-10-2010

I'm glad you caught it before you activated it. That card might have even had a fee attached to it.

The Bluebird Carries The Sky On His Back"
-Henry David Thoreau

BalletBabe · ‎03-05-2011

@software wrote:
I consider myself sharp, I don't react to every phone call, every email. I learned a long time ago to be cautious about every little thing.

I was waiting for my new MasterCard to come in the mail. I have a $2k limit, never use it. So I get this mail from MasterCard. I stick it in my handbag, thinking it's my card and I'll activate it when I have a minute. (I could feel the card through the envelope)

After opening and reading it said my limit was $1k. I thought that was strange. Maybe since I don't use it the limit got lowered. The card was in my hand, with the activation sticker on it.

I started reading further. It was a SOLICITATION for a MasterCard! I'm so glad I did not fall for it. My real MasterCard on my established account came the next day.

Close call

@software What the heck is this world coming to. Have to be afraid to answer your phone, have to be afraid to open your mail. Really a shame!

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@software

I don't understand how "you almost got scammed" if the mail was from your own cc company.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

RespectLife · ‎02-27-2012

@Mz iMac wrote:
@software

I don't understand how "you almost got scammed" if the mail was from your own cc company.

No, @Mz iMac

It wasn't from HER cc company...it was for A mastercard from elsewhere....

the op stated:

"I started reading further. It was a SOLICITATION for a MasterCard! I'm so glad I did not fall for it. My real MasterCard on my established account came the next day."

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@RespectLife

Thank you for clarifying. My eyeballs read it as a solicitation FROM Mastercard. My brain read it correctly.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

software · ‎06-08-2016

The envelope return address for the solicitation had the MasterCard logo on it as well as the name and address of MasterCard, or so I thought

@Mz iMac wrote:
@RespectLife

Thank you for clarifying. My eyeballs read it as a solicitation FROM Mastercard. My brain read it correctly.

Plaid Pants2 · ‎03-14-2015

Ahhh, it was one of those, "You're Pre-Approved" solicitations.

I'd hardly call that a "scam".

Bri36 · ‎02-20-2017

I wouldn’t consider that a scam.

I’ve gotten those in the mail too. They look like a credit card, but they’re cardboard

nomless · ‎03-10-2010

I get cc solicitations quite often. They are not scams, they are legitimate offers. The recipient can choose to accept by taking an action or to decline by tossing/shredding it.