Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Terrific Tuesday

Now I am never one to make fun of the dead but this is one of the funiest things I have read in awhile. And knowing who this poor family is dealing with it could very well be a true story:

Now some people are really stupid!!!! Be sure and cancel your credit cards before you die. This is so priceless, and so, so easy to see happening, customer service being what it is today.

A lady died this past January, and Citibank billed her for February and March for their annual service charges on her credit card, and added late fees and interest on the monthly charge. The balance had been $0.00, now somewhere around $60.00.

A family member placed a call to Citibank. Here is the exchange:

Family Member: "I am calling to tell you she died in January."

Citibank: "The account was never closed and the late fees and charges still apply."

Family Member: "Maybe, you should turn it over to collections."

Citibank: "Since it is two months past due, it already has been."

Family Member: So, what will they do when they find out she is dead?"

Citibank: "Either report her account to frauds division or report her to the credit bureau, maybe both!"

Family Member : "Do you think God will be mad at her?" (I really liked this part!!!!)

Citibank: "Excuse me?"

Family Member: "Did you just get what I was telling you - the part about her being dead?"

Citibank: "Sir, you'll have to speak to my supervisor." (Duh!)

Supervisor gets on the phone:

Family Member: "I'm calling to tell you, she died in January."

Citibank : "The account was never closed and late fees and charges still apply."
(This must be a phrase taught by the bank!)

Family Member: "You mean you want to collect from her estate?"

Citibank: (Stammer) "Are you her lawyer?"

Family Member: "No, I'm her great nephew." (Lawyer info given)

Citibank: "Could you fax us a certificate of death?"

Family Member: "Sure." (Fax number is given )

After they get the fax:

Citibank: "Our system just isn't set up for death. I don't know what more I can do to help."

Family Member: "Well, if you figure it out, great! If not, you could just keep billing her. I don't think she will care."

Citibank: "Well, the late fees and charges do still apply. "(What is wrong with these people?!?)

Family Member: "Would you like her new billing address?"

Citibank: "That might help."

Family Member: " Odessa Memorial Cemetery , Highway 129, Plot Number 69."

Citibank: "Sir, that's a cemetery!"

Family Member: "What do you do with dead people on your planet???

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Now I am outta here for this terrific Tuesday. I am off to see the matinee of Fool's Gold. I am going with my mother and a friend. Anytime I can see my boyfriend, Matthew McConaughey, I am there! Don't tell my mom and friend "Butt" I saw it on Saturday night. I still can't wait to see it again. If anything, just to get a glimpse of his bottom cheek (hence the aformentioned "butt"). Seriously girls....you do get a quick view!! Go check it out, it is not Academy Award Material but it is a cute one! My husband even liked this one so it isn't necessarily a chick flick. Have a terrific Tuesday and see you tomorrow!

3 comments:

Rebecca said...

I want to see this movie so bad. I may try and go this weekend. Want to give us a review? I saw on TV the other night that Kate and Matthew are really good friends and have this close brother/sister/old friends kind of relationship. He is such a doll. She's a cutie too.

Unknown said...

Hi Jennifer,

This was funny! Hope you had fun at the movie with your "boyfriend"
LOL I've not seen this one yet but will put it on my list. Thanks.

Justabeachkat said...

Oh, I can't wait to see this one. Butt (LOL), he's my boyfriend! Love him!

Hugs!
Kat