u/No-Arrival4181

So my dad fell victim to a credit card scam. To make things worse, we are in a foreign country on vacation until the end of the week. Here’s what happened:

He changed cell phone providers because of a cheaper plan he found a few weeks ago. Today, his cell reception got cut off and he received an email asking him to pay a cell phone charge. He clicked the link and put in his credit card details (I know, no hate please), to later find a $9,500 charge to his credit card buying two FIFA tickets…

We called CIBC’s fraud line and froze his card, and called his cell provider to suspend his phone number, but unfortunately, we can’t dispute the charges because his cell phone number is his 2FA for him to prove his identity to the CIBC agent. So I am wondering if there’s any other action that we can take before we go back home later this week.

Any thoughts? I’m also wondering what the chances would be of getting those fraudulent charges reversed. Would greatly appreciate any advice!

So I’m M26, and recently started in corporate. After about a year of telling people that it’s okay that they could call me by the shortened version of my name (eg. Matt vs. Matthew) I realized that I actually do prefer the full version. Now I feel like it’s weird if someone asks what I prefer, and I say the full version, because it’s like I lied to the other person originally that I’m fine if they call me the shortened version. I think my preference just changed over the year and I realized I like the full! Anyone have this experience? How did you transition out of people calling you by the shortened version if so?

So we haven’t heard much about data deals aside from some blanket statements last week that AI needs Reddit’s data and that negotiations are in process. Wondering when we might we get some form of update regarding this, next earnings perhaps?

It doesn’t get worse than this. I bought at $138 and sold a CSP at $115. I feel so stupid 🤦‍♂️ what comes next?

Hello! I will be visiting Manila for 6 days in October, and I’m wondering what are some of the best activities to do and what places would be good for a day trip or 1-2 night overnight stay. Very excited to visit and experience Manila!

Hello everyone, I’m a 25M big 4 consultant making ~85k annually and travel bi-weekly for work. Travel is my main hobby (I plan PTO way in advance for international trips) and do occasional weekend trips. I’m hoping to max out my Amex MR points / Aeroplan points. Wanted your thoughts on this combo and if wondering if you have any other recommendations before I fully sign up for the TD aeroplan visa infinite privilege ($599/year).

1. Amex Cobalt (daily driver, all food and grocery purchases)
2. TD aeroplan visa infinite privilege (all non-Amex accepted purchases + Air Canada lounge access for bi-weekly work travel)

I live at home where household income exceeds the minimum requirement.
3. ⁠Marriott Bonvoy American Express (holding simply for the annual free hotel stay)

Please let me know your thoughts! Open to criticism and feedback.