Today I got a credit card in the mail for the stimulus money. I don't do direct deposit from the IRS and last time I got a paper check which worked just fine. So, I call the phone number to activate the card and after listening to a bunch of dribble an automated voice says it doesn't recognize my phone number and hangs up on me. I have never done business with any of the companies associated with this credit card so I don't know how they would know me anyway.
I then looked for where I could get assistance. And the "customer service" number is the very same one as the activation number. I tried several times and each time I get hung up on. I tried looking on line for any help and everything refers me this same number. There is no email address provided only a street address. And they want 60 days to look into any questions. What a bunch of horse puckey.... Jim
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2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike SOLD
2014 CanAm Spyder RTL SOLD
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Mine was direct deposit just like my Social Security deposit. I haven't spent it yet and it is currently in the 'Slush Fund'.
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Thanks for the suggestions. What is weird is they do not ask for my phone number. I just get a recording that they don't recognize my number (and why should they and why should they care?). I went to the EIPCard.com site and created an account. Got all my information correct including email and phone number. It shows the money is there but will not let me transfer it. I am guessing that it cannot be transferred until the card is activated. I'm off to the bank tomorrow.......
Oh.....BTW I retired 16 years ago. And wait for this.......
I was a bank Vice-President.
2005 Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike SOLD
2014 CanAm Spyder RTL SOLD
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At least you got it. I'm still waiting ............
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Direct deposit is the only way to go.
But then that means they know where to rob too.
So I keep minimum in that account.
Last edited by hogcowboy; 01-24-2021 at 03:55 AM.
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I keep a minimum amount in all my accounts, cause a minimum amount is all I've got. thankfully with the problems I've got and the doctors I've got, I don't think I'll outlive my money.
We haven't gotten ours yet either. Can you believe there are people who want the federal government to
run their health care. The Jackass'es are now running the show.
I dunno how this can get so screwed up. It should not be that hard to manage these accounts. Especially for those who have SS direct deposit
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Copied and pasted from IRS website:
IRC 6103(l)(1) provides that return information related to taxes imposed under chapters 2, 21, and 24 may be disclosed to the Social Security Administration (SSA) as needed to carry out its responsibilities under the Social Security Act. Chapter 2 relates to self-employment income and does not normally concern employers. Chapter 21 concerns social security and Medicare (FICA) tax, and chapter 24 deals with income tax withholding.
The IRS may therefore share information with SSA about social security and Medicare tax liability if necessary to establish the taxpayer’s liability. This provision does not allow the IRS to disclose your tax information to SSA for any other reason. SSA employees who receive this information are bound by the same confidentiality rules as IRS employees. Therefore, they generally cannot disclose the information to a state social security administrator (SSSA), state officials or other Federal agencies.
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Lola, I found this,
For retirees who didn't file a 2019 tax return, the IRS will get the information it needs from the Social Security Administration. In addition, the IRS will also get information from other government departments or agencies for non-filers who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), survivor or disability benefits (SSDI), Railroad Retirement benefits and certain veterans benefits.
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
I went to the bank today and got everything taken care of. For some unknown reason the card activation system would not recognize my phone. It does not have caller ID blocked or anything like that. I used the phone at the bank and got everything done. The folks at the bank ROCK...... Jim
2005 Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike SOLD
2014 CanAm Spyder RTL SOLD
Semper Fi