# Brother-in-law steals $3500 from credit card

> Brother-in-law admitted to $3,500 adult entertainment charges on credit card.
- Title: Brother-in-law steals $3500 from credit card · Slate Magazine
- Summary: Brother-in-law admitted to $3,500 adult entertainment charges on credit card. Brother-in-law stole $3,500 from credit card for adult entertainment after…
- Keywords: brother-in-law, credit card, adult entertainment, fired, toddler, husband, sibling, steals, 3500, credit, card, Slate Magazine
- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/advice/2026/09/money-advice-stealing-brother-in-law.html?via=rss
- Author: Kristin Wong
- Published: 2026-09-30T10:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brother-in-law, credit card, adult entertainment, fired, toddler, husband, sibling
## Brother-in-law moves in
Brother-in-law Dan moved in after divorce wiped him out seven months ago.
## Dan's behavior worsens
Dan drinks more, misses work, and teaches toddler profane language.
## Dan gets fired
Dan was fired in May for missing work eight times.
## Credit card charges
Credit card statement shows $3,500 in adult entertainment charges.
## Dan denies charges
Dan initially denied charges but admitted after threat to kick him out.
## Husband's response
Husband says Dan has no future and suggests letting it go this time.
## Final decision
Writer considers taking child to sister until brother-in-law leaves.
## Key takeaway

Brother-in-law stole $3,500 from credit card for adult entertainment after being fired in May.