CAJUNLAWYER
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Was getting some groceries and didn't have enough cash so I swiped my credit card. Was a bit slow in signing the machine so it prompred for a signature verification. I signed it and it went through. In the 10 seconds between that happening the clerk saw the signature verification prompt and asked me for a picture ID. I did not have my DL on me so I gave her my Carry permit which has my information including drivers liscense # and my picture-but no signature. SHE WOULDN'T ACCEPT IT!!! Said it wasn't a valid state issued ID!!!!!!!!!!!! By now the card company has accepted my card and printed my receipt. She wouldn't give me back my card or the receipt and wouldn't void the transaction. By now I'm livid. I call for the manager and try to explain that my name is on the credit card-the same name is on the carry permit, ISSUED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, and the picture of the guy on the carry permit is a dead ringer for the guy standing there at the register. WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT!!! I then make the big "faux pas" by noting that I've never seen them ask for picture ID from someone using a foodstamp card which set the tone out quite clearly. By now I've got a cashier, a supervisor and an assistant manager and finally get my purchase voided and my card back, but I'm not leaving until I get a receipt showing the void which for some reason they can't figure out how to make a copy of the internal receipt to give to me. (remember now that the purchase had already gone through with the credit card accepting both my card as well as my electronic signature). By now I'm about as angry as I can remember and am screaming for the top manager. Who gets there, hears story-looks at the three subordinates wide eyed and tells them to re-ring up my purchases give me my card and receipt.
Watch out guys, they are stupid out there and they're out breeding us.
Watch out guys, they are stupid out there and they're out breeding us.
, I've only been asked once for my picture ID, which is "required" when I use my credit card... all I hear whispers: "don't get that old fella riled-up"!
