Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc. Prepaid Card Complaint

Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc. Prepaid card department,

Mobile wallet Unauthorized transactions/trans. issues Colorado

I was directed by the company that confirming funds with a 3rd party via their phone system would be safe and secure, as long as the card number was only keyed in and not spoken. As this seemed odd, I called back and another, different employee also assured me that it was safe and secure to key in the number. I followed the company 's official 's directions and keyed in the number as directed. As a result, the other party somehow obtained the number and withdrew $500.00, stealing the balance on the card. I record all such calls and have both agents as well as a supervisor assuring me that keying in the card number is safe. I have explained what happened and have attempted to get a refund, but the only response I get is that no one is authorized to do so. The company, owned by Blackhawk Networks, is having it 's employees give incorrect, dangerous, and harmful instructions on how to use their product, ReLoadIt. Myself and other have experienced financial loss and damages while using their products as directed by their personnel.