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Forsaken_Exercise_67 t1_j9jccxu wrote

It could be because “Cuba” is a flagged term on Venmo- they don’t want to be in violation of US economic sanctions.

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pizzatongs t1_j9jqsfx wrote

Precisely this. We had friends Venmo us a wedding gift for a honeymoon to Cuba and they made the mistake of mentioning "Cuba" in the memo. Funds were captured for a couple of months until after an investigation.

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goodsam2 t1_j9kayey wrote

I've heard that the embargo is purely an American thing and that you go to Jamaica and accidentally find yourself on a boat to Cuba is the easiest way to do it.

Canadians and Europeans travel to Cuba somewhat frequently from what I hear.

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pizzatongs t1_j9kcx9x wrote

Not sure how rules changed in the prior administration, but we were able to fly direct from the US into Cuba, but had to have an approved reason with the State Dept. We went for "educational" purposes, and were told there had not been a check on any of those declarations in 20+ years. And tons of Canadians there!

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goodsam2 t1_j9kduix wrote

Yeah I think under Obama you didn't have to be under educational pretenses. Then Trump said you had to and now I think it's like educational groups again only.

Or go to a second country then Cuba as long as you aren't trying to keep a top clearance for government work you are good.

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rabit_stroker t1_j9kzsjb wrote

My ex sailed from the keys to Cuba on a 25ft boat with absolutely no issue

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Colt1911-45 t1_j9ki866 wrote

I would hesitate to visit a country that my home country has no diplomatic ties to. If you were to end up in legal trouble for any reason you will not be able to rely on your embassy to negotiate on your behalf or offer any kind of advise or assistance. I would love to visit Cuba and I think it is dumb that we still have such a frigid relationship with our close neighbor, but I'm not gonna put my ass on the line to go on a vacation.

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351WindsorMotor t1_j9koibp wrote

There is a US Embassy in Cuba. The US has a diplomatic relationship with Cuba. The embargo limits US citizens and businesses from trading with Cuba.

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Colt1911-45 t1_j9lxwjq wrote

I did not know this. Thank you for correcting me.

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351WindsorMotor t1_j9miawv wrote

I agree with your sentiment. I would not willingly travel to country where the US does not have an embassy.

That said, Cuba is a interesting place to visit. The people I met were very friendly, and I almost always felt safe. I encourage others to visit and see a different way of life.

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Colt1911-45 t1_j9mj3op wrote

I just watched a video about visiting Havana the other day. I love the architecture and seeing all those old American cars still driving. The commentator said a lot of Canadians visit. He was mostly walking down regular streets showing where the average resident shops and lives, not the touristy areas.

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351WindsorMotor t1_j9mmftm wrote

In Havana, we stayed in a house with regular folks near the Colon Cemetery in Vedado. We had fantastic meal in a neighbors garage/restaurant. We did have the chance to ride in an old Chevy, and an 80s Lada. Most of our trips were in more recent Chinese-made car.

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madmoneymcgee t1_j9jyvbc wrote

A friend has an embarrassing story about sending someone his stake for that year's fantasy football league but putting a message in there about "money for isis recruiting" or something like that and it locked out their paypal account and became a whole thing for a while.

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fluufhead t1_j9k7uj7 wrote

Thanking god my freedom is being protected in this manner rn

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TheTariffof19892 t1_j9jdti3 wrote

Dang they flag you for kuba kuba but i send paypals with "doowomp beepbeep" as the title and its fine lmao

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Ditovontease t1_j9jpjmu wrote

I keep paying for palm trees and venmo is like "yeah checks out"

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WEINER_SCHLAP t1_j9k2zxm wrote

Venmo is probably impressed with my expenditures on "Herbal Essences"

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Impossible-Oil2345 t1_j9mlkhe wrote

I've sent joking ones to my close childhood friend, " for that purrrty little mouth 🤤👄🪠🍆"

Apparently either Venmo knows it was a crude drunk bros joke or they just don't wanna know

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dj1200techniques t1_j9jk0m8 wrote

I title everything “for sexual favors” and this has never happened to me.

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mck1129 t1_j9kkhnw wrote

My friend did “for that 🐱” to his wife once and now he’s permanently banned

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rhaphido t1_j9jn3hi wrote

Most of my group only uses Venmo to reimburse for dinners/drinks just like this. Do they really expect people to keep sales receipts for this? What a pain in the ass.

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Bhadbhibe t1_j9jv5x0 wrote

Lol I have been flagged by venmo for splitting a check at Kuba Kuba as well.

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Clean-Independent129 t1_j9j8k4d wrote

Man, I assume that they think it might be drug slang but what a pain in the xss. And if it was for something sketchy, not paying for it could cause some, um, friction between buyer and seller.

Sorry dude.

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bruxalle t1_j9jjiqv wrote

I paid a friend back for dinner with the title “butt drugs” and they had no problem.

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Ditovontease t1_j9jpmva wrote

poppers are legal!

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augie_wartooth t1_j9jq3dp wrote

But video head cleaner is perfectly fine.

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fusion260 t1_j9kpa8j wrote

As a young gay growing up in south Florida, I always found it interesting that poppers were reliably hidden at gay adult stores and you had to use codewords to get them, but they were always out in plain sight at any straight adult store I visited.

I'd put Taboo solidly in "everybody adult store" category but appreciated that they had them on display or at least a sign at the register. Makes me happy that the police don't harass them for that.

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flushedoutthepocket t1_j9jx6yq wrote

This happened to me back in 2020, I assume they thought it had something to do with Cuba. I couldn't use Venmo for like a week.

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uid_0 t1_j9jp8sg wrote

Write back and say "Google it."

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ArcadianBlueRogue t1_j9iw8a0 wrote

Do they let you Venmo for the sauce now? Was a cash only thing last time I went lol.

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fanrva t1_j9jdids wrote

It’s cash, bc Rana is actually the one selling it not Kuba Kuba.

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Dr_Bonejangles t1_j9jsrf4 wrote

Go to Havana59 and see if it happens!

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icepick314 t1_j9jz0k4 wrote

> Havana59

Address: Richmond, VA

Venmo: RED FLAG! HOLD ALL FUNDS!!! CONTACT CIA!!!!

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justblahetoday t1_j9j8pwj wrote

What did you get to eat?

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AccidentNo8191 t1_j9jsshc wrote

I send money to my roommate all the time titled “crack and hookers” never been flagged.

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castyourstones t1_j9k3jnh wrote

Reminds me of capital one trying to be a narc and sending me an email asking if I meant to tip 69% at a bar.

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bumliver t1_j9lp91j wrote

Friend venmoed me for buying him lunch there once with the subject “Cubano” and his account was frozen for a week.

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charlie2406b t1_j9ks5eq wrote

I’ve had to explain this exact situation to venmo years ago- just wrote ‘kuba kuba’ as I was paying friends for lunch there and they blocked it- glad to see they still boycotting this place? Haha

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speedoftheground t1_j9mk225 wrote

This exact thing happened to me and IIRC I was blocked from using Venmo for a bit.

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SaltyBarDog t1_j9mewmi wrote

I would instantly get banned on Venmo because my answer would include me getting certain services from his mother. How TF do you not recognize a legitimate business?

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sir-piffman t1_j9nhcjl wrote

i think it’s a drug reference, this happened to me and my band mates 2 weeks ago when we asked for one check

edit: cigars

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Reasonable-Newt-8102 OP t1_j9pdxkd wrote

Someone else managed the economic sanctions the us has, that’s probably what it was. Definitely annoying and dystopian af though.

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