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    We Knew The AMEX RAT Team Was Cracking Down On Referrals, But Not This Much

    by joeheg February 26, 2020
    by joeheg February 26, 2020

    One of the easier ways to accumulate points is by taking advantage of “refer a friend” offers. The idea is a simple one. As a cardholder, you get a personalized …

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    Why Do Banks Make Things So Hard, Part 3

    by joeheg November 25, 2019
    by joeheg November 25, 2019

    One of the unfortunate truths when using credit cards to earn points and miles is that you’re going to eventually have to deal with the banks to sort out a …

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    Because Fraud Is So Common, I Almost Fell For A Phishing Scheme

    by joeheg November 1, 2019
    by joeheg November 1, 2019

    If you have a sock drawer full of credit cards, having a card compromised is just part of the game. I can’t go more than a few months before I …

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    The Case Of The Missing 140,000 Points, Marriott’s Delusions About Bonvoy, Are Cashback Cards A Good Thing?, + More!

    by joeheg September 29, 2019
    by joeheg September 29, 2019

    Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …

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    How To Earn An Easy 1500 Membership Rewards, How To Make Your Hilton Honors Account Harder to Hack, & More

    by joeheg August 4, 2019
    by joeheg August 4, 2019

    Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …

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    Oh Great, Uber Drivers Have Another Way To Scam Passengers (But You May Be Able To Get This One Refunded)

    by SharonKurheg June 27, 2019
    by SharonKurheg June 27, 2019

    Every time I experience or hear about another scam that some UBER drivers participate in, I think I’ve heard it all. So far there’s been: Taking a longer route, which …

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    Uber/Lyft Drivers Have A New Way To Scam Customers & I Think It’s The Most Despicable One Yet

    by SharonKurheg March 15, 2019
    by SharonKurheg March 15, 2019

    Joe is a fan of Uber and Lyft. I am not. My main concern used to only be if I had to take a ride-sharing ride by myself. I’m a …

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    Darth Vader On A Plane, When Your Points Are Stolen, More Bad News On The Marriott Hack & More…

    by joeheg December 30, 2018
    by joeheg December 30, 2018

    Happy Sunday (and happy New Year!) to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we …

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    Be Aware Of This New Uber Scam – It’s Called Vomit Fraud

    by SharonKurheg July 24, 2018
    by SharonKurheg July 24, 2018

    It’s sad to say, but it seems like we’ve come to an age where lying and cheating seem like good ways to get yourself ahead, regardless of the effect it …

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