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I am planning on having surgery with Dr. Garcia in December. I have been speaking with Karen through Tijuana Bariatrics. I have scheduled my surgery and need to pay my deposit. I was wondering how you guys made your deposit and if it is legit to pay over the phone using your credit card?

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I made mine via PayPal, so there was some built-in security. Your credit card company probably covers fraudulent charges, so if you do use your credit card, just keep a close eye on it in the coming months and report anything suspicious immediately.

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I would think it would be pretty safe.

I've never had an issue with charging anything on my credit card... including my hospital stay.

I know from experience that my credit card company is on my side if there is a dispute.

If this charge is going to be substantially bigger than your normal CC charges,

you may want to call your credit card company and forewarn them.

Otherwise it might get declined.

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Thanks! I think the 500$ deposit will clear just fine and then I plan to pay cash for surgery. I guess I could do pay-pal too. Thanks for your help!

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Hi everyone,

Like Helena101 stated, as long as the company is Legit, you have nothing to worry about.

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