Credit Card Fraud

And we just went through this with MyFreedomSmokes a couple of months ago.

This morning, I got an alert that someone in Singapore tried to charge $1 on PayPal. Since the MFS hack, I've only used my card at four online stores:

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If anybody else gets a credit card block, it may be a good idea to share so we can narrow it down. If this is [edited] again, they may as well lock their (virtual) doors  

Now I've seen everything. I put in my ENTIRE order including my credit card number and THEN they ask for age verification! I'M ORDERING ZERO NIC! They asked me to do some garbage with a cell phone and my driver's license. I take pictures with a camera, not my phone. That was after they claimed they could verify my age as long as I gave them my real birthday, which I did. I'm thinking of cancelling my credit card and filing a police report. I've been vape shopping since 2011 and have never been put through such malarkey FOR ZERO NIC. I'm 60 years old!  

Because of items in my cart I can’t use PayPal or use a credit card. How do I make a payment?  

Problem

You've screwed your new atomizer into your mod. It's all the way in and works, but the atomizer wobbles.

Why? - Because the positive 510 connector is too long, meaning that only the front part of the negative threading is engaged.

Solution

A shim.

shim
/ʃɪm/
noun
a washer or thin strip of material used to align parts, make them fit, or reduce wear.

Cut a disk the same size as the base of the atomizer, put a hole in it's center slightly larger than the 510 on your atomizer. Slip this over the atomizer 510 and screw it into the mod, wobble gone.
The thickness of the shim will need to match your application. If it's too thick the 510 may not reach the positive pin and no juice will flow.
I initially used a credit card which was too thick (1mm), the positive pin didn't connect. I then used a playing card (0.5mm) and this was spot on.

Why? - The base of the atomizer is now supported, so the free play on the pin does not matter.


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I've placed a couple orders with Fasttech over the last couple weeks. I just found 2 fraudulent charges on my credit card from "Elite Souvenir." All I can find on them is they're an Indonesian shop, which I've obviously never even heard of. So all I can really trace it to is my fasttech purchases.

I know tons of people order there with no issues, but if I don't get an assuring answer from the Chase fraud crew, I might have to just assume that's where this problem derived from. Scary! Now I should be sleeping for work in 5 hours, but I need a drink!  

Hello, I am thinking of getting a Vaporflask v3 but before spending 300.00 I would like to try a clone
does anyone know where i can order one from the United States Ive seen some but they ship from China
and I am kinda nervous about putting my credit card info to a company that is outside the United States
thank you  

There is a very old scan involving electronic cigarettes that has resurfaced. I just received a spam email today. The old scam was for cig-a-like cartomizer devices with pre filled cartridges. It appears they have "upgraded" to ego/Evod type units with tanks and bottle juice. Be advised you will be billed later if you keep the kit.

EZ


Here is the fine print disclaimer:

General Agreement:
By submitting your order for the Fourteen Day Risk Free Trial Offer of the BLOW EZ Pen, you agree to our terms and conditions and agree to be automatically enrolled in the Auto-Ship Refill Value Plan. Your initial purchase of the Fourteen Day Risk Free Trial Offer of the BLOW EZ Pen includes a BLOW EZ Pen starter kit complete with a BLOW EZ Pen battery, a T2 BLOW Tank, USB and Wall Charger, and a Lanyard. You will also receive an additional T2 Tank, and 5 bottles of our V Smoke E-Liquid. Your credit card will be charged $7.95 to cover the initial shipping and handling fee for your Fourteen Day Risk Free Trial Offer. This initial shipping and handling fee is non-refundable. If after 14 days of placing your order for the Fourteen Day Risk Free Trial Offer you have not returned your product with a valid RMA number, your credit card will be billed for the full purchase price of the starter kit ($70.00) and for the initial shipment of Auto-Ship Refill Value Plan ($79.95) that was shipped with you order for a total of $149.95. You will continue to receive 5 bottles of V Smoke E-Liquid and a T2 BLOW Tank and be billed $79.95 + $7.95 shipping and handling every 30 days from the time the trial starts if you remain in the Auto-Ship Refill Value Plan. Please note that you may cancel your Auto-Ship Refill Value Plan at any time by returning the entire shipment of unopened V Smoke E-Liquid with the RMA number issued by our Customer Service Center. Partially opened packages of E-liquid will not be accepted outside of the fourteen day trial period. Once your subsequent Auto-Ship Refill Value Plan shipments are put into the ordering sequence they cannot be cancelled. This takes place seven days before the package is scheduled to ship. All Auto-Ship Refill Value Plan enrollments must be cancelled seven days or more before scheduled ship date to take effect for the respective order, or a valid RMA number will be required along with the physical product return to process your cancelation. Days calculated include transit time.  

Got this email from Sourcemore at 2:01 this morning and thought I'd post it for those who aren't subscribed to their newsletter emails.

"Important Notice About Payment Methods - Sourcemore"​

"You should have heard of the ban of PayPal towards all vape-related payments.
Unfortunately, our PayPal account was just restricted. We are unable to use PayPal to make or accept payment any more. Our balance is frozen for up to 180 days.
We have to remove PayPal from our website.

New payment methods such as Credit Card will be added ASAP.
Please check us back in a few days for further information.
You may also write to us if you want to get the latest update: service@sourcemore.com.
We will make sure to contact you once the new payment methods are online.

If you have any suggestions or questions, please let us know.

Thank you so much for you trust and support all the time.
We believe we will overcome this together!"  

I've had it with Fasttech.
I order $13 complete with shipping and 2 days latter they claim a shipping upgrade changed it to $16 because they made a mistake plus some items not in stock.
So I cancel the order, receive store credit and order again. Then 2 days later one item not is stock is holding up the order again while every other item is ready to ship.
So I cancel the $1.55 not in stock item and a few days later the order is $16 again and another item is out of stock. This is over a month just trying to get the order straight and waiting for replies.
I told them to keep the $1.55 they didn't give me credit for and ship it whatever way they want.
No more!  

Never had these issues before & this is VERY STRANGE trying to place an Order with Fast Tech:

1) was about to Check Out with a Vapresso Zero Pod & some extra replacements.

2) decided to add some nicQuid to Shopping Cart & the entire order could NOT be shipped to d'USA.

3) deleted the nicQuid, tried to Check Out, & you could pay ONLY via Crypto, or a "Gift Card".

4) tried to fund a Gift Card but the increments JUMP from $25 to $50 so it goes way over my total price.

Are eCig websites in China also facing restrictions?

NEW Pod - Halo Zero

ADMIN - i see there is another similar thread - feel free to delete this one if necessary. THX