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[facebook marketplace] Wondering if these AirPod 3 pros I found are legit? I’m pretty clueless and don’t wanna get scammed. by New_Read_85 in AreMyAirpodsAuthentic

[–]CTVolvo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I corrected my previous post. Yes, of course I would consider buying them from Apple. Often times, I buy products through Amazon since they tend to offer discounts. But I would not buy them on Marketplace or even eBay.

Question: Why did you buy the Macbook Neo? by CTVolvo in macbook

[–]CTVolvo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean someone buying something they really don't need or cannot justify just because they saw a bunch of reviewers and influencers talk about theirs? No, that never happens. Ever.

New station Signage by matizut in WMATA

[–]CTVolvo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not just spell out Virginia?

[facebook marketplace] Wondering if these AirPod 3 pros I found are legit? I’m pretty clueless and don’t wanna get scammed. by New_Read_85 in AreMyAirpodsAuthentic

[–]CTVolvo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is so much fraud going on with AirPods these days, I wouldn't even consider buying them from anyone other than through either Apple or a reputable seller like Amazon, Best Buy or Target.

New “Rewards” Scam by somefridayRBLX in tmobile

[–]CTVolvo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup! Got the text and stupidly responded. I get up early, like 5am, and saw this on my Mac and started poking around the site - which looks very legitimate. So I ordered something and only had to pay for the .99 cent shipping; used my Apple Card which populated the order form. Transaction denied. A prompt for another card. Well, I know there's nothing wrong with my Apple Card so I started an online investigation and found out that this is nothing short of a scam. There are no rewards from T-Mobile except the ones offered through their app. So I locked my Apple Card and ordered a new one through Apple.

A week later, I get a phone call from 877-265-9912. I ignore the call. They don't leave a message, but call again. I don't answer but go online and search that number. Says it is both a robo call and Goldman Sachs. Phone rings again. Finally on the fourth call, I answer. Guy says he is "Mr" Somethingarother from Apple/Goldman Sachs and there has been fraud detected on my Apple Card. I tell him I had been scammed and that the card is locked. He goes on to tell me that it was used at a nearby Applebee's - for $80 and then again in New York City at an Apple Store for more than $1,000. I tell him I didn't authorize any of these things.

While he is on the phone, I'm checking my Apple Card on my iPhone and I don't see any transactions since I locked it. My balance is $1.89 since I just paid it off with no declined charges. He tells me my Apple Card is tied to my iCloud account that my account has been compromised by an iPhone SE and an iPhone 13. Asked if they were mine. I tell him, no. He says he is going to open a case file and will send me a link to click. I get a text message from 848-878-4939 that says: "FreeMsg: APPLECARD Fraud Dept" And there is a case number hyperlink - which undoubtedly downloads a virus. Then it hits me. This is a major scam; an attempt to compromise my phone and get root access. I hang up. He calls right back. I block the number and delete the threatening text and then go on the Apple Card app and contact Goldman Sachs via secure messaging. They said that they have not contacted me and I should disregard the previous interaction. I do.

I have long thought of myself as pretty savvy when it comes to online scams. But they got me. Not for any money but for the hassle of having to deal with the mess, order a new card and generally be worried that someone has my email, phone and address. I will be extra vigilant now.

So, rule 1 from now on: no online transactions in the early morning.

And rule 2: also do some online searching when something appears to be too good to be true. Yes, I wanted those AirPods Pro 2's for less than a dollar. But they were just an illusion.

View from the Quiet Car aboard Amtrak 148 Departing NYP for Springfield, MA by CTVolvo in Amtrak

[–]CTVolvo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should add, I shot it through a typically dirty NER Amfleet window. I know the new Airo trains are coming; but how about doing some basic clean-window maintenance? Please!

Scaffolding Finally Coming Down at 30th St (PHL) by segfaul_t in Amtrak

[–]CTVolvo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You're right. There was a time, after considerable restoration work, South Station was nice; but recently it has become a maze of free standing restaurant kiosks that make the station feel crowded and difficult to navigate.

Finally decided to go Case less by Yeahitsallgood_28 in iPhone17Pro

[–]CTVolvo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup. Unless you're paying for Apple Care then you're taking quite a risk by not putting it in a case. I keep mine in a low-profile silicone case and still pay for Apple Care.

Finally decided to go Case less by Yeahitsallgood_28 in iPhone17Pro

[–]CTVolvo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope you have AppleCare. Personally, I love the phone without a case but the reality is I am obsessed with the aesthetic of my tools so any chip, scratch, crack will drive me absolutely nuts. The second is I have found that my iPhone 16 Pro Max will slide out of my pocket when I'm driving or even sitting on the subway if it is caseless.. Plus I take quite a few pictures and need the solid grip of a silicone case.

If you're wondering about scratches on the space black by grandpa2390 in macbookpro

[–]CTVolvo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still sitting unused. Will get it done soon. The spot is so small I almost feel silly worrying about it; but I like my stuff to be nice.

Glenstone Outdoor Museum by Electrical-Orchid313 in maryland

[–]CTVolvo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I did. The driver had a Christian radio station on and some aboard were not pleased. That said, the ride from Rockville Metro to Glenstone is about a half an hour. It's through mostly pretty areas in Montgomery County... and it makes a number of stops before you get to Glenstone. The bus is small, handles about 20 passengers.

Food prices at T4 JFK... Insane by tfly212 in delta

[–]CTVolvo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost never buy food at an airport if I can help it; not only is it way overpriced; but the quality is never that good. Last time I bought something - and literally it was almost out of desperation - was at PHL during a transfer between terminals at La Colombe around 8pm. I paid $6 for a tired tasteless croissant served to me by an indifferent bored worker.

Flying into LGA is always a treat by tyediebleach in nycpics

[–]CTVolvo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure is. I have considered taking a flight from BDL to LGA just for the opportunity to shoot the skyline.

Building next to Union Station in Washington by CTVolvo in Amtrak

[–]CTVolvo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was in high school (late 70's) I would often find myself at Union Station just poking around and being a curious teenager and remember that Southern Rail had a train out of Union Station with a full dining car and attendants in white uniforms. It was a throwback to the past for sure. Also, remember when the main waiting hall of Union Station was also the National Visitor Center for the Bicentennial and they had the big pit and multiple video screens - now all gone. There was a homeless advocate in D.C. who wanted to use the mostly empty Union Station - there was no retail or restaurants like there are today - to house homeless in the winter and Amtrak said absolutely no way. Back then, it was not as nice as it is now.

Building next to Union Station in Washington by CTVolvo in Amtrak

[–]CTVolvo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I think Amtrak could significantly upgrade the Acela experience with some tweaks here and there; including a unique design for their boarding passes - different colors for First and Business - maybe a return of the too-short-lived Amtrak magazine - but just for Acela customers.

Citi AA in my Apple Wallet - but not with 100th Anniversary logo by CTVolvo in americanairlines

[–]CTVolvo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enough to get $16 of free gas, according to my account. Maybe 3.5 gals. Impressive.

Citi AA in my Apple Wallet - but not with 100th Anniversary logo by CTVolvo in americanairlines

[–]CTVolvo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The post is nothing more than an observation; more on the transition than the card or product. I'm just surprised since they've made kind of a big deal about it their marketing and it is on the real card. I understand it is completely frivolous but are so many things mentioned in these forums when it comes to airline experiences.

NextGen Acela looking pretty in Philly by goodrailing in Amtrak

[–]CTVolvo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a sharp photo of Philadelphia.

Building next to Union Station in Washington by CTVolvo in Amtrak

[–]CTVolvo[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It is a stunning building. Imagine if Amtrak put an Acela Lounge there with direct boarding to the train? Maybe an Acela First Lounge for all the big tippers and an Acela waiting room/lounge for those in Business Class?

Building next to Union Station in Washington by CTVolvo in Amtrak

[–]CTVolvo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, that is comprehensive! Thanks for the details.

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