[SoftballMominVA]

I would only do business with a ‘trump-like’ person if they had recognizable assests (beyond those on her person) that could be liquidated to pay the bill. No income, no assests? Hit the road, I wouldn’t have given this person a phone either, not because she is a mom, but because she was not (presumably) able to show ability to repay.

[humblegunner]

Hit the road, I wouldn’t have given this person a phone either, not because she is a mom, but because she was not (presumably) able to show ability to repay.

Exactly!

[DB]

Being a mom without a paying job doesn't mean that they have no assets or ability to pay. In addition there was no mention of her credit rating being an issue. It was all because she didn't have a “job”. The other details matter greatly in terms of really being able to pay or not.

I suppose they don't sell phones to people who are retired?

It is just plain dumb to entirely base one’s ability to pay on whether they alone have a job or not.