WilliamBlazkowicz
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So I'm not actually a carder nor aspiring to become one. But Amazon seems to think otherwise, which ironically has driven me here, asking for your advice. 
I tried to buy someone (a loyal Amazon customer, if that matters) a large gift through Amazon US using a credit card I haven't used for Amazon before. I never bought from Amazon US before as I'm not a US citizen. Amazon considered this "unusual payment activity", which is probably true, but it was legit. My card, my money.
I have provided Amazon with all the documentation and information (address, billing statement, etc) they asked for to the extend possible for a non-US citizen. Their typical reply when I upload yet another billing statement is "After reviewing your details, we have determined it necessary to close your Amazon.com account. Any pending orders have been canceled. We may not reply to further emails about this issue."
This closure can seemingly be overturned by customer service, enabling the document upload form again. I am getting served increasingly more difficult CAPTCHAs that would almost certainly trigger seizures in epilepsy patients.
To be clear, my credit card is not blocked. Amazon only blocked me internally. I'd actually WISH Amazon would let the credit card issuer handle this as THEIR customer service is excellent, unlike the braindead employed by Amazon.
I have no real hope Amazon can ever sort this out. So here are my actual questions for you:
1. I applied for a new card at another bank. I can put a fresh Windows install on an old laptop, get a new email and connect to a different wifi. But I can't change my name (well not easily) or my address (without moving, which seems excessive ). Will this be a problem?
2. What kind of order value will Amazon accept for a first order? $20? $50? Should I avoid gift cards? Could I simply buy some Mp3s to avoid shipping cost?
3. How long should I wait until placing a second higher value order, and how much could I safely order?
4. Any other advice? For example, should I use my card on my local Amazon first?
As I'm not a carder, simply buying a card from someone else is not an option for me, though I have a feeling it would actually be easier than ordering anything with my own money.
I tried to buy someone (a loyal Amazon customer, if that matters) a large gift through Amazon US using a credit card I haven't used for Amazon before. I never bought from Amazon US before as I'm not a US citizen. Amazon considered this "unusual payment activity", which is probably true, but it was legit. My card, my money.
I have provided Amazon with all the documentation and information (address, billing statement, etc) they asked for to the extend possible for a non-US citizen. Their typical reply when I upload yet another billing statement is "After reviewing your details, we have determined it necessary to close your Amazon.com account. Any pending orders have been canceled. We may not reply to further emails about this issue."
This closure can seemingly be overturned by customer service, enabling the document upload form again. I am getting served increasingly more difficult CAPTCHAs that would almost certainly trigger seizures in epilepsy patients.
To be clear, my credit card is not blocked. Amazon only blocked me internally. I'd actually WISH Amazon would let the credit card issuer handle this as THEIR customer service is excellent, unlike the braindead employed by Amazon.
I have no real hope Amazon can ever sort this out. So here are my actual questions for you:
1. I applied for a new card at another bank. I can put a fresh Windows install on an old laptop, get a new email and connect to a different wifi. But I can't change my name (well not easily
) or my address (without moving, which seems excessive ). Will this be a problem?2. What kind of order value will Amazon accept for a first order? $20? $50? Should I avoid gift cards? Could I simply buy some Mp3s to avoid shipping cost?
3. How long should I wait until placing a second higher value order, and how much could I safely order?
4. Any other advice? For example, should I use my card on my local Amazon first?
As I'm not a carder, simply buying a card from someone else is not an option for me, though I have a feeling it would actually be easier than ordering anything with my own money.
