GlossyBox - June 2012

[Linabunnie]

If you guys arent wanting to cancel but still really worried about this billing situation... American express has a prepaid card (Serve) thats free of charge. No activation or transaction fees at all. You can link you regular cc or bank acct & transfer the funds over instantly. This is what I use for all my subs.

 

[TheNittyPretty]

Originally Posted by Linabunnie /img/forum/go_quote.gif

If you guys arent wanting to cancel but still really worried about this billing situation... American express has a prepaid card (Serve) thats free of charge. No activation or transaction fees at all. You can link you regular cc or bank acct & transfer the funds over instantly. This is what I use for all my subs.

 I use a prepaid visa for Glossybox... but just still on the fence I guess. Maybe I'll see how the June box is. I haven't personally had any problems but I guess I'm scared of waiting for the Glossybox Apocalypse to happen, LOL! I'm not doing anything until I get my June box though.

 

[ibedatfinemami]

I wanted to sign up again badly since they messed up and had to refund my money and said I must resub.. Only issue is I see others where charged a few times.. Now that concerns me! I need the rest of my money and if I use my account (I was going to sign up for the year!) Then they take out twice or three times that Over $400 for me.. I have 4 kids and need the rest of my money for any emergencies so I really can't risk something like that. Kinda sucks cause I don't want to miss a box /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Linabunnie]

Originally Posted by ibedatfinemami /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I wanted to sign up again badly since they messed up and had to refund my money and said I must resub.. Only issue is I see others where charged a few times.. Now that concerns me! I need the rest of my money and if I use my account (I was going to sign up for the year!) Then they take out twice or three times that Over $400 for me.. I have 4 kids and need the rest of my money for any emergencies so I really can't risk something like that. Kinda sucks cause I don't want to miss a box /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

If your considering doing the year sub, I would def look into getting a prepaid card. Not a chance you would want to risk

 

[shelley6301]

Just to let you all know, I was called today and told that someone got my card # and made fraudulant charges.  I wouldn't have assumed it came from Glossybox, but I had just been in here reading that it had happened to other people.  Just wanted to warn all of you, because it's a headache to have to close this card and get a new one and be without a debit card for a week.  Not to mention having to change billing info on everything.  The charges were all made online from UK based companies.

 

[Kittygirl4]

Originally Posted by shelley6301 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Just to let you all know, I was called today and told that someone got my card # and made fraudulant charges.  I wouldn't have assumed it came from Glossybox, but I had just been in here reading that it had happened to other people.  Just wanted to warn all of you, because it's a headache to have to close this card and get a new one and be without a debit card for a week.  Not to mention having to change billing info on everything.  The charges were all made online from UK based companies.

Ughhhhh! 

That freaking sucks.  I'm sorry this happened to you.  Now I'm going to go check my bank account. 

 

[Jenna1006]

This whole situation is awful. In wake of this I am considering getting a prepaid card and using it for only on line purchases and subs. I just checked my account and so far its OK I have my fingers crossed, I also moved most of my money into another account to avoid anyone getting anything. I am curious to know if Glossy Box has said anything about their account being compromised. I feel so sorry for all the ladies dealing with this it is not easy to get everything changed over.

 

[yanelib27]

Originally Posted by shelley6301 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Just to let you all know, I was called today and told that someone got my card # and made fraudulant charges.  I wouldn't have assumed it came from Glossybox, but I had just been in here reading that it had happened to other people.  Just wanted to warn all of you, because it's a headache to have to close this card and get a new one and be without a debit card for a week.  Not to mention having to change billing info on everything.  The charges were all made online from UK based companies.

Welcome to the club, this happened to me last Fruday and I still havent received my new debit card.

I did what other ppl suggested and also got a pre paid debit card (through PayPal) but I dont know that I want to risk it by subscribing again.

 

[BuffaloBeautyQT]

Yeah, a prepaid debit card is fine and would theoretically keep thieves from emptying your bank account or GB from charging anyone three times, but it still doesn't solve the problem of someone else getting access to your card number.  You'd still have to cancel that card and get a new one if the number is stolen, which is a total hassle.  I don't want to blame GB without proof, but given that the same thing happened to several subscribers at roughly the same time, it makes you wonder.  And there could be people who were fraudulently charged on a credit card but if their cc company didn't catch it, they might not notice until they get their next statement.

I hope this is all just a coincidence that this happened to so many of us at the same time, but I am a bit leery. Especially given the whole payment fiasco a few weeks ago and the generally "developmental" state of their website, I'm more inclined to believe that it was a new operation like GB that had a slip-up in their security/payment/website systems than any of the more established companies I have been shopping with online for some time.  

 

[Linabunnie]

I doubt very much that it coincidental. I'm just a bit irritated at the fact that GB isn't letting there customers know whats going. They should at least warn them that it is a possibility there cc info could have been compromised. Its just SO unprofessional & tacky!!! 

 

[JessP]

Ugh, I'm so worried I'll be getting a phone call from my bank now... Totally ridiculous to have a shoddy payment/CC system, then announce to the waiting masses that they're able to sign up and pay for your product. I guess prepaid is the way to go!

 

[theredwonder]

Originally Posted by Linabunnie /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I doubt very much that it coincidental. I'm just a bit irritated at the fact that GB isn't letting there customers know whats going. They should at least warn them that it is a possibility there cc info could have been compromised. Its just SO unprofessional & tacky!!! 

Agreed! Luckily, I haven't been affected, but Glossybox needs to admit the problem and make it up to everyone with card issues quick. They should offer more than just refunds and glossydots as well.

 

[JessP]

Holy cupcakes, ladies!

Billing problems aside for a moment -- I just won May's box from Glossybox's Twitter chat today!! I missed out on this box and I'm super-excited to try the products that you all have been writing about!

Glossybox has been redeemed just a tad /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[heather4602]

Originally Posted by JessP /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Holy cupcakes, ladies!

Billing problems aside for a moment -- I just won May's box from Glossybox's Twitter chat today!! I missed out on this box and I'm super-excited to try the products that you all have been writing about!

Glossybox has been redeemed just a tad /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Oh my gosh! I'm so happy you did! I'm sure you will love it! 

 

[heather4602]

Originally Posted by Linabunnie /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I doubt very much that it coincidental. I'm just a bit irritated at the fact that GB isn't letting there customers know whats going. They should at least warn them that it is a possibility there cc info could have been compromised. Its just SO unprofessional & tacky!!! 

I totally agree with you. At least let people know whats going on! It just seems shady! 

 

[Linabunnie]

Originally Posted by JessP /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Holy cupcakes, ladies!

Billing problems aside for a moment -- I just won May's box from Glossybox's Twitter chat today!! I missed out on this box and I'm super-excited to try the products that you all have been writing about!

Glossybox has been redeemed just a tad /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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CONGRATS!!!!!!!

 

[onthecontrary]

Originally Posted by heather4602 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I totally agree with you. At least let people know whats going on! It just seems shady! 

I'm not subscribed to GB, but I am questioning their ethics as a company right now. I've gotten several emails about June's box and they're still advertising that they're available on Facebook. I kind of feel like they should get their site secure and lock down people's CC info before taking on more subscribers. 

 

[seap3]

I had to resubscribe and didn't have any trouble.  My cc was only charged once, so maybe the problem has been fixed? 

 

[yanelib27]

Originally Posted by onthecontrary /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by heather4602 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I totally agree with you. At least let people know whats going on! It just seems shady! 
I'm not subscribed to GB, but I am questioning their ethics as a company right now. I've gotten several emails about June's box and they're still advertising that they're available on Facebook. I kind of feel like they should get their site secure and lock down people's CC info before taking on more subscribers. 

pretty much what I said yesterday, just in different words, great minds think alike 

 

[yanelib27]

Originally Posted by seap3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I had to resubscribe and didn't have any trouble.  My cc was only charged once, so maybe the problem has been fixed? 

I would watch my account closely if I were you.. hopefully your bank has a good fraud department who will catch any unauthorized charges before they actually go through