A Good Example of Reward Program Fraud

[sunshinegirl]

I had a great example today of the kind of fraud that led me to the 21 day pending period for sales at SR. I saw one of my balances jump by almost $600 and knew that it could not be right. I logged in and saw a purchase made for over $11,000. So I looked up the account. The person just joined SR on the same day that they made the $11,000 purchase. They did not other paid clicks, offers, nothing. Just 1 big $11K purchase. If I were to post the sale to his account today, he could cash out through paypal for over $400. I'm 99% sure that on Monday, that advertiser will contact me and tell me that this purchase was made with a stolen credit card. Conversely, the person will pay for the order and then return it as soon as they cash out.

It's really sad that some people out there make their living off of trying to cheat other people. It only messes things up for everyone else. This kind of activity on my SR account could cause my advertisers to drop me completely because I could be in on the fraudulent activity with the purchaser.

<sigh> I really wish that is was a real purchase. I hope that 1% chance holds true and someone just needed to make a big purchase and happened upon SR. But experience tells me otherwise.

 

[DznyDreams]

. . . <sigh> I really wish that is was a real purchase. I hope that 1% chance holds true and someone just needed to make a big purchase and happened upon SR. But experience tells me otherwise.

Oh WOW! I will keep my fingers crossed that this guy is for real. That would be super for you if it is!! Good vibes coming your way that this is one of those 1% chance deals.

 

[disneyfanfamily]

I think the 21 day pending is very smart of you. For you, I hope it is a legitimate buy. However, most likely, you are right. It is probably fraud.

You are doing great with your Sunshine business! Some of us (including me) do tend to get antsy about our points crediting because, well...we are impatient and excited about seeing our dollar amount increase. Hopefully that does not drive you too crazy!

Have a great day! Thanks for all the hard work!

Angela

 

[M 'n C]

Just to be nosy... What did that person buy/which site?

 

[sunshinegirl]

I'm not actually sure what they bought. It isn't showing up. But it was a sale through Orvis. I would *almost* believe someone came across my site and made a really big purchase if I had a great coupon for them. But I don't even have an Orvis coupon.

 

[M 'n C]

I had to look that site up. Kind of an odd place to lay down $11k but I see they have a travel section so that can probably do it.

 

[lilstint]

I have to agree with your instinct on this one. It looks like trouble to me, too. However, I do agree with your 1% legit hope. Maybe someone who has $11,000 to burn for one purchase at Orvis, would want the big "cash back" refund, but would not be as interested in the 2 or 3 cent paid clicks as the rest of us. Good Luck.

 

[~Kathie]

I hope it turns out to be legitimate. That would be great for you.

If not...I hope you boot the bum.

Thanks for all you do.

 

[3dog2kidmom]

Were they referred by someone? Or can you contact by email to try and get a feeling if they are legit?

I hope it works out that they are for real. My DH would love to spend $11k at Orvis, LOL!!

 

[sammielynn]

That sure is strange. I know that the bookstore at the college where I work was scamed for over $5000 on a special order for books. Everything was done with stolen credit cards and stolen UPS and FEDEX account numbers.

 

[luvdisney00]

Tricia,
I hope that for one reason or another, the purchase is legit and it boosts your business. If not then as the pp said "boot them out."
We will all be patient and wait those 21 days to protect a great site like SR!

 

[MyGoofy26]

That does seem to have quite a few red flags there. I'd almost be afraid to let it go at 21 days for a balance that big!

 

[Maybelle]

My DH could spend $11,000 at Orvis without blinking an eye!! Of course, I would NEVER let him!!

I hope this turns out to be legit. Tricia I think you were really smart to start the pending credits for this reason!

 

[Soccer Princess]

OMG! Well I hope it is legit. I def. agree there are some red flags there. That is so sad people will do that. Good luck!

 

[missymagic]

Please keep us posted..some people just have uuggghhh I am being nice here. I know I can lay down at night and sleep. Good luck.