jeffandgop

Thanks for the info. So this is the msg I received after calling that number. I’m going to ignore it

And when I tried to dial 850# to check status:

Today’s text msg just received from True. Now they’re expanding their reach to eSIM…. ”Your SIM card and eSIM require update. Please bring your SIM and ID card/passport to True Shop by May 31, 2025 at no charge. You will get FREE 3GB of data and FREE 50 mins of all-network calls when the update is completed. Check your SIM status, dial 850#. Apologize if you have already proceeded.”

Typical because it's a disorganized mess. My cell phone service is w/True- has been for many years. Postpaid. I don't have a SIM card; I have an E-SIM. For many weeks now I have been getting True text messages to "update my SIM card". Weeks ago when I called to ask for the details of this "upgrade" the response was I would have better cell phone service with an "upgraded" SIM. When I replied I didn't have a SIM, the rep responded "thank you" and that was the end of the call. Still for weeks continued to receive True text messages to "update my SIM card"; both my wife and I went to a True store in the mall with our E-SIM cell phones to discuss this "upgrade" the rep quickly responded that it was not necessary for either of us to do anything and we left the store. The True text messages to "update my SIM card" continue to this day. Typical.

I have tested it only once to call a relative in the US. It worked fine. I have every reason to believe that it will work when I need to call my bank or a government agency. (Whether the government agency will itself work or do any good is another question.)

Yes.

Actually based on marriage (400K required but I kept 500K +throughout the many years now of having this fixed deposit account)

Beg to differ. Never required by CM IMM to update my fixed deposit account passbook on the day of application for the annual EOS- for either previous based on retirement and now presently based marriage. Regular savings yes, never fixed deposit.

For the last 10 years I've maintained a fixed account to park the necessary funds for my annual EOS at the CM Imm. I've gotten the bank letter and passbook update up to 7 days before applying for my extension. This year (last month) I got my bank letter and passbook update the day before applying and CM on the day of applying still required another update to the fixed account passbook!

Never had an updated 90 day report provided/processed at the time of my annual EOS based on marriage to a Thai..

pm sent

First contact yr card company to ensure that they didn't block the transaction. Then try reaching out to their customer service? I had no trouble using my credit union Visa card.

nil

Ridiculous statement. Whether it be Line or What's App or similar those could/cannot be used unless the other party has the app as well. Try calling U.S. banks or government organizations using those.....I used Skype for all reaching my bank, social security admin, etc.