We had to replace an air conditioner last week. Our handyman who is the best, specializes in AC repair and installation. I asked if I could pay him with Venmo. He said to use Zelle. I’ve only used Zelle a few times before with our handyman in Palm Springs.
I paid him with Zelle six days ago.This morning he called me and said he never got the money. I checked my account online and the money left my account. I took a screen shot to show him. It showed it going to him. He called me back later to tell me that he called his WF bank and there was no trace of the money.
I called my WF bank — actually 800 number — and they saw the money going out, but they don’t know where it went. I filed a claim and they said they’d get my money back into my account within 10 days.
I called our handyman back to update him. I also told him I’d pay him using Venmo. After three times of Venmo declining my payment, I decided to send a little money to my daughter to test it out. Venmo worked going to her. I tried Venmoing the handyman again and it was declined. Maybe it has something to do with the claim I filed.
I gave up. I wrote him a check and addressed an envelope the old fashioned way. I have spent the last three hours dealing with this and I’m very frustrated. That’s why I’m posting some flowers I noticed earlier today. They are a bright spot during my aggravating fight with technology.
What recent technology frustrations have you dealt with?
I would be more worried about a virus on my phone. We just pay cash, in person, for nearly everything.
That’s the way to go!
I am glad your plant came back to life! I have trouble with google docs (in answer to your question). I keep making changes and resolving and then when I return I see the same remarks. It is frustrating. Evidently, I need more information on working compatibly with google docs!
My husband grew up in so cal. He doesn’t “get” deciduous trees.
People actually grow up in so cal…..!
He was third generation.
I am not sure whether they are supposed to stay or disappear once you make the changes. It is frustrating. I seriously doubt myself and technology often.
I have the same issues. I have a manuscript of a mid grade novel with all the editors comments. I may ask one of my kids for help. They used google docs in college.
That is good to know. I see that I am getting the comments and revising, so on my end I am good. Thanks! Technology!!
My husband recently lost his debit card and went into the bank to get a new one.
He had to make a telephone call to verify his identity, and he expected to answer a bunch of security questions, but he didn’t need to.
The customer service rep. said that they had already identified him through voice identification !
Since then, I’ve been researching voice cloning, and the potential for cybercrime with this latest technology…. ⚘
Wow. I was verified by voice today speaking to the bank. That is a very scary thought about voice cloning.
I have been researching this – those are my thoughts too. 🤗
My daughter told me that you’re no longer allowed to use Venmo for services….but to your question…tech often annoys me
I didn’t know that about Venmo. But how would Venmo know who my handyman is? I’m thinking that there may be a limit on how much I can send to one person? Some days tech wins…
My daughter said you need to be careful how you note it. I think this is very recent. One of her jobs she gets paid by venmo
Interesting. I did put something about AC.
It’s worth checking into
Definitely.
I’m reading LA’s comment above and I had no idea you couldn’t pay for services on Venmo either.
I would be frustrated with all of this too. 🙁
I’m new to Upwork. Trying to apply for freelance content writing and editing jobs, but it’s very frustrating. My laptop is slow because it is old and I can’t get a new one yet and the wifi is slow and I’m not yet accustomed to applying to jobs yet. It’s pretty frustrating to me but I submitted 2 proposals so far
That’s frustrating. Good luck with your proposals! Keep me up to date, please.
Thanks. I will!
I’ve never paid online before. I always pay in cash. Besides, my husband handles all payments so I only pay for groceries when I go to the supermarket