tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post8047005854908162239..comments2023-12-14T07:05:21.979-08:00Comments on Chief Family Officer: Why I Decided Not To Join Revolution MoneyExchangeChief Family Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02320154821990804327noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-77761192665601932852008-04-30T13:15:00.000-07:002008-04-30T13:15:00.000-07:00I too skimmed the policy before signing up and did...I too skimmed the policy before signing up and didn't catch the part about how they could sell my social security number! A friend pointed it out to me yesterday. I wrote them an email expressing my disappointment (well, "disgust" actually) with this policy and asking them to reconsider it. I said that I would actively discourage other people from joining until they make some changes to the privacy policy. I might keep sending it everyday until I get some kid of response.<BR/><BR/>Also, someone asked in the comments if canceling will make a difference. The fine print I read today said that they can still share your information even if you no longer have an account. Since I already joined, it doesn't really help me to cancel, so my opt-out notice is in the mail.Sarah Halterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06300670655882950476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-73190427847218741472008-04-27T17:47:00.000-07:002008-04-27T17:47:00.000-07:00Oh wow! I am so glad that I found this on your blo...Oh wow! I am so glad that I found this on your blog! I had JUST pulled up that site to sign up!!! THANK YOU!!<BR/><BR/>His,<BR/>Mrs. UMrs. Uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02171775571919828070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-64674707674036903802008-04-23T05:24:00.000-07:002008-04-23T05:24:00.000-07:00Clicked through from Like Merchant Ships and I wan...Clicked through from <B>Like Merchant Ships</B> and I wanted to thank you quickly for looking into this. Even $25 is a temptation, but I'm satisfied enough with PayPal that I didn't look into it.<BR/><BR/>Now I know I won't. Thank you again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-60125670845085154462008-04-19T10:16:00.000-07:002008-04-19T10:16:00.000-07:00Thanks for this info! I was so tempted to sign up,...Thanks for this info! I was so tempted to sign up, but like some of the other commenters said, something was holding me back. I think I'm going to pass.Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265483075223570536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-28695318014477200672008-04-17T11:45:00.000-07:002008-04-17T11:45:00.000-07:00Thanks for reading the fine print! I wasn't planni...Thanks for reading the fine print! I wasn't planning on joining, but I've seen the posts about Rev Money Ex. and wondered if I should look more closely at it. Again, you've saved me time and money! Go CFO!Clean ClutterFree Simplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10620436846697633569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-26258230031479212622008-04-16T19:51:00.000-07:002008-04-16T19:51:00.000-07:00Someone linked me to this site, and I've linked ot...Someone linked me to this site, and I've linked others. Thanks for this post. :)Kim E Uptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559847423096636359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-33173761400502135822008-04-15T14:16:00.000-07:002008-04-15T14:16:00.000-07:00I, too, read all the fine print including the priv...I, too, read all the fine print including the privacy policy and did some research on First Bank. I signed up because I believe PayPal most definitely needs some competition. Once I signed (I did not have to provide bank info), I promptly mailed in my opt-out request as they instruct, stating they CANNOT share my information with anyone. Yesterday I received a nice check from them. As an Ebay seller, I'm keeping the account open in case I have customers requesting payment through them. My feeling - this is a reputable bank led by extremely reputable people -- and PayPal could use some competition to rein them in on fees. Just my two cents.Joan Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068492574250515332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-27747493385232400932008-04-14T15:14:00.000-07:002008-04-14T15:14:00.000-07:00Thanks for your post. I started the sign-up proce...Thanks for your post. I started the sign-up process, but stopped short when they wanted me to give my SSN. They say they require it so that no one can use my account without my authorization. It seems like there would be other security measures they could use besides my SSN. I don't think I will go through with the sign-up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01848077046835720571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-25896689825447612362008-04-14T06:03:00.000-07:002008-04-14T06:03:00.000-07:00I wasn't too sure about this. I've even been relu...I wasn't too sure about this. I've even been reluctant to have a Paypal account. Thank you so much for diving into the fine print. I no longer feel like I was missing out on "free" money!Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330065273141216438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-74371504499387547132008-04-13T21:32:00.000-07:002008-04-13T21:32:00.000-07:00Thank you for reading the fine print for those of ...Thank you for reading the fine print for those of us that sometimes just skim through it!Right Brain Thinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034205571865447805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-43571073984248787822008-04-13T21:07:00.000-07:002008-04-13T21:07:00.000-07:00@Camille - Interesting that it worked. I would hes...@Camille - Interesting that it worked. I would hesitate to do such a thing myself since I suspect it would constitute fraud.<BR/><BR/>@Kristin - I think the best thing you can do is follow their procedure for opting out, since that is the alternative they suggest themselves. And don't panic - I honestly don't think they're up to anything sinister.Chief Family Officerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02320154821990804327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-51242695231072650262008-04-13T20:15:00.000-07:002008-04-13T20:15:00.000-07:00I was also concerned about the privacy policy. I ...I was also concerned about the privacy policy. I eventually decided to go for it.<BR/><BR/>From the <A HREF="http://prosperlending.blogspot.com/2008/02/why-does-revolution-money-require-my.html" REL="nofollow">research</A> I did it looks like Revolution Money Exchange account holders will likely get credit card offers from Revolution Money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-22701436195479812152008-04-13T14:42:00.000-07:002008-04-13T14:42:00.000-07:00thanks so much for this information. You may of j...thanks so much for this information. You may of just saved lots of us from trouble.<BR/>I read about the program but was too busy to decide for sure and now I am glad I did not join.<BR/><BR/>I'll just stick with Paypal, I've been using them for about 7 or more years and have always been happy with them.Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-23425411297343109892008-04-13T13:02:00.000-07:002008-04-13T13:02:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for letting us know about this.W...Thank you so much for letting us know about this.What should we do if we have already signed up for this.If we cancel are we ok?Thanks KristinUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10587956765870909326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-31065156669128334832008-04-13T09:32:00.000-07:002008-04-13T09:32:00.000-07:00Great article! Thanks for taking the time to read...Great article! Thanks for taking the time to read the fine print... I'll be sure to point it out to others!<BR/><BR/>-KenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-55860426807419918032008-04-13T07:06:00.000-07:002008-04-13T07:06:00.000-07:00Hi Camille, Please update later if they put your a...Hi Camille, <BR/>Please update later if they put your account on hold for not being able to verify your ssn. I worked for a financial services and know that this process takes a few days but at leats with this company it is done.<BR/>I also think that if you don't get your account put on hold it would also be another red flag. What about all of the people who will use the service to conduct business (not just for the free $25), how will they feel when they get scammed by someone who provided false personal information and can't go forward getting a complaint resolved because of this?Mercedeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134482641442480292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-80965799601228709212008-04-13T06:14:00.000-07:002008-04-13T06:14:00.000-07:00You have done a major public service. If people wa...You have done a major public service. <BR/><BR/>If people want to join RME, at least they'll do after knowing this fact.<BR/><BR/>RegardsFather Sezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123124877638945944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-21736637196716132402008-04-12T21:43:00.000-07:002008-04-12T21:43:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665568491378947842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-31219388605625304812008-04-12T21:07:00.000-07:002008-04-12T21:07:00.000-07:00@anon - Thanks. Let me be clear, though, just beca...@anon - Thanks. Let me be clear, though, just because I am attorney does not mean I dispense legal advice! It <I>does</I> mean that I learned in law school that the fine print is (generally) enforceable, however, which is why it's important to read it :)Chief Family Officerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02320154821990804327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-35097503790629277442008-04-12T21:00:00.000-07:002008-04-12T21:00:00.000-07:00Hoorah for you! I want to scream everytime I read ...Hoorah for you! I want to scream everytime I read someone promoting this and the new only Banking online banks. Read all of the fine print folks! We in america have given up soooooooooooooo many of our personal rights. Hold on to the last few tightly. I am so glad you spoke up, being an attorney maybe a few folks will listen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-38709210131001072482008-04-12T19:11:00.000-07:002008-04-12T19:11:00.000-07:00Thanks for your comments everyone!@Mama K - Don't ...Thanks for your comments everyone!<BR/><BR/>@Mama K - Don't worry too much, just make sure you take all the steps for opting out!<BR/><BR/>@Mama Bear - Of course not! I welcome and appreciate all link love :)<BR/><BR/>@Angie H - I don't doubt that RME has sound backing. I am just concerned that the fine print is unnecessarily loose. Why would they use that phraseology if they didn't think that they might, at some point, sell all that info for profit? Not necessarily to a shady company, but I could see them giving themselves that option in order to preserve their profitability if they can't adequately compete with PayPal. Just a thought.Chief Family Officerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02320154821990804327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-29850258091118689132008-04-12T18:36:00.000-07:002008-04-12T18:36:00.000-07:00I did sign up for RME and found that the bank that...I did sign up for RME and found that the bank that it is associated with is from the Dakotas and has a fabulous reputation. I gave them the same information that I gave my regular brick and mortar bank when opening an account with them. I think our privacy has already been sold so many times knowlingly nad unknowingly by companies we have done business with in the past that at this point I'm not very concerned. The fact that I'm a blogger with readers all over the world pretty much means I have given up a certain level of personal privacy. Thanks for the specific information though because truthfully I did not think it was different from paypal. I will be printing out the page from their website that asks you to mail in if you have a problem with their privacy policy. I encourage others who also already signed up to do the same.Thrifty Florida Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08850828013349631254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-68772705682301700752008-04-12T18:30:00.000-07:002008-04-12T18:30:00.000-07:00Thanks for checking this out. I was considering it...Thanks for checking this out. I was considering it, but I'm always reluctant to try the hot new thing.<BR/><BR/>JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-16853811228354258932008-04-12T18:27:00.000-07:002008-04-12T18:27:00.000-07:00Thanks so much for this! I told my husband about h...Thanks so much for this! I told my husband about how "we had to sign up" for these free $25 but he told me he had to check it out first. Thank you for reading the fine print!<BR/>MercedesMercedeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134482641442480292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-83862869784575614552008-04-12T18:25:00.000-07:002008-04-12T18:25:00.000-07:00Thank you SO much for the info. I was unable to s...Thank you SO much for the info. I was unable to sign up for Revolution (although I tried) because I'm Canadian - but now I'm so glad I was unable to. <BR/><BR/>I'll stick with my Paypal account!<BR/><BR/>Do you mind if I link to this post in my blog??Rinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209460847141125783noreply@blogger.com