Did you know that in order to use home depot store credit it has to be attracted to one person with a drivers license or state to use it?

[Jjpayne]

Why do they make it so difficult to use when no other store does this process?

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+1 y

I will try again. Store credit according to home depot is attached to a person. So let's say John Smith got store credit, it could only be used for John Smith. If John Smith's wife Jane came in they would turn her away because she is not John only John can use the card

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+1 y

Read the small print on the orange card

[DorkVader]

Here's the scam. 1. Some crackhead comes in, stuffs their pockets with a handful of copper plumbing pieces and bounces. Heads to the next HD and returns them, no receipt, because copper is expensive. Sells the store credit for cash.
2. Some other crackhead finds a receipt, steals specific items and returns them for store credit because the receipt is too old, or they can't reproduce the card that paid for the items, etc. Same goes, get credit, sell for cash. Now if its linked to their ID, only they can use it, it's worthless to someone who bought it.

[Jjpayne]

My thoughts here... Why does no one else do this practice? Why have I only seen it at home depot?

[Jjpayne]

I'm not saying it does not make sense. And why not just hold that person accountable with their licence and let anyone spend the card, they can lock it later and send the full bill to them in the mail... The only thing I can think is that you want the chance to confront them in store when something is reported stolen...

[DorkVader]

Maybe. Lot of manly man types work at HD. Maybe they're spoiling for a confrontation.

[SydneySentinel]

I'm not sure I quite understand this question, JJ!

[Jjpayne]

Did you see the update?

[SydneySentinel]

Store credit usually means that they returned without a receipt. Stores have to keep track of people (using their ID) who return things without a receipt for Loss Preveniton/Inventory purposes. It is annoying for people who are honest because some people have taken advantage of the system.
Sorry, I'd be irritated too.

[SydneySentinel]

Thanks for the MHO

[SydneySentinel]

I feel like this is the right time to speak with someone higher up in the company, or to even go through their corporate office.

[MrOracle]

It's because Home Depot deals with a TON of fraud and theft - people will steal things out of the store and return them for cash, etc. So they track any returns and tie them to a specific person so that they can keep a track of trends. If a person is constantly making returns, they're going to start scrutinizing that person much more thoroughly, including looking back at video footage and check-out records to make sure they've actually made those purchases, etc. There are people who do nothing but fraud investigations all day long.

[Fiiggy]

PLEASE clarify what your saying lol.

[Fiiggy]

So@Jjpayne UPDATE: Yeah man that's a semi new thing. It wasn't always like that. Home depot used to give straight cash with returns even with out a receipt. So I'm talking about lumber, PVC/brass pieces, nails, sprinkler components, Electrical components, hand tools, even bricks! So during the Housing Boom more than decade ago people would steal materials from the job site and "return" it. They would steal the more expensive drill/router bits and/or Klein hand tools and "return" them. So they began to only offer store credit and require ID. They'll likely check ID with that amount of store credit. Anyone that's worked in construction knows that theft is unfortunately ingrained in the profession. Every construction worker has had a tool stolen at least once.

[Apple1996]

Well that is some booty. Just gotta take along whosoever card it is and "make them pay for it"

[BadzGoneGoodz]

That so funny I just litterally before reading this found that t ok be true returned some stuff yesterday got store credit gave card to my brother so he went down to home depot called me up says the person who returned the items and gave the i. d can only use the card and I believe they do that for people selling store credit/ scsep s ok me shit l I'll ke that

[Passinggas]

The main reason is the government passed restrictions on untraceable money due to terrorism. However, Obama could send billions in untraceable cash to the Iranian terrorists.

Now, they want your ss number to register those generic gift credit cards. Those cards are going away.

[MajesticTwelve]

Uh, must be a local thing. I got store credit for a BBQ I returned 2 weeks ago on a card and they didn't ask for anything but my signature on the receipt.

[MrOracle]

Right, but presumably the card is tied to your name, and if you sent someone else in to use it, it's possible that they'd be denied.

[PondyPand]

Stops fraud and probably to help for items they sell that have age restrictions on. 🤷

[Nikki1989]

I guess it is to stop fraud but I see your point, a little extreme.

[Avicenna]

I'd assume their analytics department has found it to be a significant anti-fraud device.

[Likes2drive]

No I never had that problem, I guess they change the rule since I’ve last used one

[Daniela1982]

What if they have a joint credit card?

[Jjpayne]

I'd like that

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I hate say that but it's ridiculous for them to do that
lot them places are butt wipes for sure

[Anonymous]

It's to make sure the person being issued the credit is the person using it.

Good to know, I found some cards in a salvage car... now I know they are worthless to me

[Anonymous]

What are you remodeling?

[Jjpayne]

It's not remodeling. It's just a gift card my dad had left over. I can't use it because I'm not him...

[Opinion Owner]

If he gave it to you, why doesn't he go to the store with you? This way you'll be able to use it.

[Jjpayne]

My father passed away recently :(

[Opinion Owner]

I feel like an asshole, I'm sorry.

[Jjpayne]

No worries, don't feel that. It's all good, you did not know :)

[MissDawn7961]

not true ! read your bible and talk to God

[PondyPand]

What? How is that relevant. Go Bible bash elsewhere

[Exorcist_Rampage]

I was not aware of that.

[NorthwestRider]

To stop fraud