I was in a Carls Jr a few days ago (in a line) and a boy that looked to be around 7 years old made his order, and then handed the cashier a Credit Card! Needless to say, all of us people that where in line where amused! We watched as the boy put in a pin number a few times, but the card kept getting "refused", so the boy left and trotted off down the street.
2006-11-23 22:55:28 · 6 answers · asked by Mike E 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The cashier isn't required to keep it in that situation, but he can't accept payment on it, as it's obvious that the child isn't the cardholder. But if he accepts the purchase and the kid knows the PIN, the parent isn't going to be able to dispute the transaction (disclosing PIN waives the right to dispute). So he loses nothing by doing so.
There is a rule in law that children don't have capacity to contract: this means that they can't understand the nature of a binding agreement, and it is unfair to place such obligations on them. I don't know how often it comes up in practice though.
2006-11-23 23:26:46 · answer #1 · answered by evilspikeagon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would first ask the boy where he got the card and where his parents were. If he were to say his parents were just outside or something, I would call the credit card company (every retail/restaraunt has a specific number they use) to determine the status of the card. Either way... it's simply not kosher to have a child that young out on their own.
2006-11-24 07:07:54 · answer #2 · answered by quirkeyalone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you live, but where I live it's odd seeing a 7 year old walking alone down the street in a commercial area. Where are his parents? I won't let my 5 year olds out of my sight, even in a grocery store. I doubt it will change much in 2 years.
2006-11-24 07:00:09 · answer #3 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask to see his parents. a 7yrs old shouldn't be out by himself let alone having a credit card. how could he sign for the purchases. statement that he signed will not be legal. that means your store will not get the money.
2006-11-24 06:59:14 · answer #4 · answered by pianist 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They should make sure it belongs to the kids parents if not then call the authorities so they can pick the card up.
2006-11-24 06:58:47 · answer #5 · answered by faithwalker_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really
2006-11-24 06:57:33 · answer #6 · answered by george p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋