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In response to "12yo blows $1400 on Farmville on mom's credit card, won't get refund -- (link)" by Hotkiss

shouldn't get a refund. This is a family matter.

Posted by ty97 Apr 8 '10, 11:14

theoretically a criminal matter (cc fraud) but he's 12, so a family matter

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a credit card payment is, fundamentally, a contract to pay by the cardholder. the child is under 18 and lacks capacity to enter into a contract - the 40 year old virgin Apr 8, 11:17 2
- Which jurisdiction would this fall under (since she is British)? -- nm - decline Apr 8, 11:24 1
  - internet law can be tricky. arguably it's where the transaction is deemed to have taken place - the 40 year old virgin Apr 8, 11:28

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