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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are you well off? Could you afford to gift him the disputed amount on one or two of those cards? I'd rather do that than start lying to AmEx. [/quote]

Agree 100%  if you can afford it, buy your way out of the problem.  It sounds like the cards were $500 each so if you can, give him $500 and be DONE with it.

How can he dispute a card in your name (also how can you dispute a prepaid card at all)?  You will be up to your eyeballs in this mess so if $500 buys you a way out, AND you can afford it, take the suggestion above.

If $500 is a burden I think you are going to have to decline and just take the heat.  It is not your issue and it is awful that BIL is getting you involved.

I called the IRS the other day. 60 min on hold and they reminded me no less than 10 times "not to fall prey to IRS Scams.  The IRS will never call you without sending a notice first".
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I just read what happened (should have kept reading before responding) your BIL is a jerk and deserves NOTHING.  That said $500 is a small price to pay if it helps DH maintain a relationship (an ill advised one at best) with his brother.

I have one of these brothers too.  Always in trouble.  I once gave him money to get a lawyer and when the case was over he kept what was left of the retainer...to pay his rent.  I also once gave him a couple of thousand for a used car. for a specific purpose  Never bought a car, and never returned the money.  He will never change so I have stopped giving him my hard earned money and we barely have a relationship.  I am fine with it b/c it is what is best for me and my family.

You already know BIL is NOT going to change.  So unless husband changes his mindset, give BIL $500 (or whatever you can afford) and tell DH that you DO NOT want BIL around you or the kids again.  They can bro it up over guys nights that DO NOT happen at your home.   I know this is easier said than done.   [/quote]

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