How bad is it to order something small online using your parent's credit card when they don't know?

Question

Defending myself: This is not me, this is my friend confiding me on what her niece did. Her sister didn't know what to think. It was a 15 dollar thing, but I don't think that matters. I was curious about what parents would think.

Answer 1

It is worse than it would seem, not because of the dollar amount, but because I would imagine that it would be difficult for a parent to ever trust their child again, UNLESS it was something like the child trying to buy a surprise gift for the parent and not having any money. Oh, yeah: thanx to the other posters, because I also did forget to mention that it's illegal.

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Answer 2

You should never use your parent's credit card without their permission. Could get you in trouble, and not just with your parents.

Answer 3

I did once, she found out and didn't care. But that's my mom. It's actually a terrible thing to do, since when their credit card bills come in they check it over for purchases they didn't make (even if it's just $5). Also a terrible thing to do karma wise. If I was your mom I would say no. But if I was you... I would go for it. Hey, you only live once and getting in trouble is loads of fun.

Answer 4

It blows their trust in you, it is illegal and while tempting you should really think twice about stealing from your parents.

Answer 5

Better ask your parents.

Answer 6

if my kids did that i'd take their computer away for life.

Answer 7

It's very bad....So bad in fact it's illegal...

Answer 8

that's stealing....