kasil Posted June 7, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I purchased a few AARP gift cards a few days ago. Today I received an email with a phone number to call to confirm the purchase. Is this routine? The email stated that the order would be cancelled if not confirmed in 72 hours. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beave8920 Posted June 7, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I don't remember getting these emails....in fact, I received the cards in 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PekingeseLady Posted June 7, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Yes. This happened to me on a larger purchase. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kctwinmommy Posted June 7, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I purchased $500 and didn't get this. But I see someone else said they did, for a larger purchase. Not sure what amount they bought. But maybe they do at a certain point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted June 7, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I purchased a few AARP gift cards a few days ago. Today I received an email with a phone number to call to confirm the purchase. Is this routine? The email stated that the order would be cancelled if not confirmed in 72 hours. Thanks. Yes, I got that email the first time I made a large purchase. After that, I haven't, so it must be for some initial verification. They wanted to verify my delivery address. Every time I've gotten a $500 card or more, they were delivered signature required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree.critter Posted June 7, 2016 #6 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I just made 2 seperate purchase of gift cards through Verizon and got this same email yesterday. Gave the representative a bit of a hard time. They wanted me to confirm address, phone and verify that I was the one that made the purchase. I told him I suspected a phishing scam and was a bit rude when first speaking with him but was convinced it was a legitimate procedure. Apparently gift cards are used by unscrupulous people too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasil Posted June 7, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Thanks for the quick replies. The number is for Rewards for Good but this is the first time I have purchased from them and I get a lot of spam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddylover Posted June 8, 2016 #8 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Must be for purchases over a certain $$ amount. I just purchased some, I got an email confirmation only, but no request to call and verify any info.:confused::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival_Brides Posted June 8, 2016 #9 Share Posted June 8, 2016 My mother and I both purchased over $500 in gift cards and both had to call to confirm the orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk84fungirl Posted June 8, 2016 #10 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I received as well. From reading this board, this is a normal practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvs2beachit Posted June 8, 2016 #11 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Me too. First purchase got the email and had to call. Since than haven't had to do that. Cards are just sent now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roro3333 Posted June 8, 2016 #12 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I got the same email. I called the number to confirm and asked that they mail to my office because a signature will be required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4FRCruising Posted June 8, 2016 #13 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Me too. First purchase got the email and had to call. Since than haven't had to do that. Cards are just sent now. I had to do that when I got a $500 one. They said one for that amount must be signed for so needed to confirm the purchase and also mailing address (good thing-I changed from my home address to office address). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasil Posted June 8, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I called and it was just to confirm the shipping address and make sure that I understood that it would need a signature because of the amount. I may not be home when it gets delivered, and the customer service rep. said that they should leave a note with info on how to get it. I work part time so using my work address won't work. Otherwise, that's a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loretta5ue Posted June 8, 2016 #15 Share Posted June 8, 2016 We had this same email for our 1st $500 one, went to my DH email and he deleted it thinking it was a scam. It delayed our delivery. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauty1492 Posted June 8, 2016 #16 Share Posted June 8, 2016 For me hit or miss. sometimes get a email some times not. The amount doesn't seem to matter. When I order I just watch for a email. I wish that was on the site so you would know ahead of time. but the cards work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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