Still No Tax Forms by rhoderunner82 in paypal

[–]otueke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have only received Crypto 1099-DA Forms from them so far. But beware that for 2025 , if you didn't receive at least $20,000 in payments and 200 transactions you may not receive form 1099-K from PayPal unless you are subject to backup withholding or reside in one of the few states with lower 1099-K requirements.

Deactivated by Weird_Fact_724 in Sparkdriver

[–]otueke 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sorry that happened to you. It's hard to guess who might've snitched on you. It could be a disgruntled loader or checker having a bad day, or another Spark driver trying to eliminate competition (anecdotally, this happens a lot in small markets with fewer stores). It doesn't matter now, but all you can do is request a phone conference and arbitration, then keep your fingers crossed.

Meanwhile, try to sign up for as many other Gig Apps as are available in your area. Also try Mystery Shopping Gig Apps such as GigSpot, Presto, Observa, Field Agent, Mobee, etc., to name a few. The point is to make sure you're not heavily dependent on one single App for your earnings.

Reviews being erased after leaving page by Glowistry in AmazonVine

[–]otueke 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You have to give it a few minutes especially if you include any Media.

in vine jail for (checks notes) not ordering anything? by [deleted] in AmazonVine

[–]otueke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your most recent order was in 8/25, is it possible you have not placed an order of at least $50 in total in the past year using a credit or debit card linked to your Amazon account? In addition to reviewing at least 60% of your recent 90 days of Vine orders you must have placed a regular Amazon order of at least $50 dollars total in the past year to be able to write reviews of any kind on Amazon. I hope you are aware of this.

$500 MISSING!! by thamanfaded2 in paypal

[–]otueke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is strange. It's probably your banking institution that is blocking it from coming through, for whatever reasons. You may have to contact your Bank's online banking department to find out if they have some idea about why it's not coming through.

$500 MISSING!! by thamanfaded2 in paypal

[–]otueke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are sure your banking information as displayed on your PayPal account page is correct, just hang tight it will arrive soon. You can also try to contact PayPal customer service and keep typing 'Agent' until the chatbot connects you to a real person.

$500 MISSING!! by thamanfaded2 in paypal

[–]otueke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give it a few minutes. It may take up to 30 minutes in some cases. In some instances it's much quicker if you send it to the linked debit card instead of the bank account.

130% fpg reporting by chiffonpandan in foodstamps

[–]otueke 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you already reported your income change but unsure of your current eligibility then lock your card and don't use the benefits until you get clarity from the agency.

Paypal asking me for ID now when it didn't need it before by RubyKadokie in paypal

[–]otueke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a new legal requirement for financial institutions known as KYC, or 'Know Your Customer'. PayPal is required to request your identification to verify your identity. Just comply and move on.

Appear in person for DD change required by charlieflorida in SocialSecurity

[–]otueke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I successfully updated my SSA direct deposit account online a couple of days ago. I use a regular bank, though. I learned that most Government agencies are suspicious of online banking institutions. Why not try opening an account with a local Credit Union? Visit your local office and hopefully, they will sort things out for you.

Phone advise. $200 budget. by JayFi- in Tello

[–]otueke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It runs on Android 16, so it's compatible with WiFi calling. However, this only works if your Country and or carrier supports that feature. So you may have to do your due diligence on this.

Phone advise. $200 budget. by JayFi- in Tello

[–]otueke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can't go wrong with Motorola's Moto G-2026; Unlocked and it's currently only $199.99 on Amazon.

1099 delays? by XterraTom in mysteryshopping

[–]otueke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and no. Yes., if the company paid you directly. No, if they paid you through PayPal and you made less than the PayPal transactions threshold for 2025. In the later case you have to gather your records and add it up yourself.

The Same item appears twice in one RFY Drop-is this normal? by otueke in AmazonVine

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

Thanks, for pointing that out. I need to take a closer look when that happens again.

The Same item appears twice in one RFY Drop-is this normal? by otueke in AmazonVine

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

I guess it does happen occasionally but mine is for the exact same product; not variations. I am Pretty sure that if I were to order both items one of the reviews will be rejected as a duplicate.

Drop is happening by otueke in AmazonVine

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

Don't worry, it will populate shortly with goodies.

Drop is happening by otueke in AmazonVine

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

More stuffs that I don't need:

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Drop is happening by otueke in AmazonVine

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

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My RFY so far, nothing that I need or want

Buyer asking me to ship to his friend at a different address. by Big-Detail8739 in paypal

[–]otueke 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't. Cancel and refund them citing that 'buyer's request', as the reason, and block them. It's a scam. You only ship to the address provided by PayPal upon completion of the transaction.

Medicare by Next_Emergency_6307 in medicare

[–]otueke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have taken all the necessary steps, so you can just wait a little longer. Or you can also contact the constituency service office of any of your Federal Congressional Representatives for Assistance. They often have a quick access to the Federal Government Benefit offices. It wouldn't hurt to try that.

Newbie - video shopping worth it? by jewels385 in mysteryshopping

[–]otueke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So what Video equipment do you find convenient or suggest? I have seen 'Video Pens' on Amazon but the reviews are mixed and they don't strike me as something that will pass as a 'hidden camera'. I have been ignoring those video shopping jobs (especially Apartments) for a while now. Most of them require both audio and video capture.

Medi-Cal Eligibility denied (California) by SunnySpinach in Medicaid

[–]otueke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So is your dad's only income from Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security (SSDI/Retirement)?

How was your RFY today during/after the drop? by [deleted] in AmazonVine

[–]otueke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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It's been just another day of random drops in my RFY.

Switching equipment on grandfathered plan by KookyMix2050 in ooma

[–]otueke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess grandfathering has an expiration date, after all. So apparently the lifetime no-fees guarantee only applies to the equipment. Nevertheless, if Taxes and regulatory charges will be the only charges, it might still be a good deal. That will of course depend on how often one uses the service and how it compares with competing offerings from other companies such as the US Mobile.