Trying to purchase/preorder a game with both my Microsoft points and credit card but the...

When I attempt to purchase through Xbox.ca using either Microsoft Points or my credit card, or when I attempt to purchase content through my Xbox using a credit card, I simply get the message: "Sorry Your purchase cannot be completed at this time. Please
try again."

Now, for some reason, when I try to use Microsoft Points through my console I do get the error code: 80153410.

Currently the only offer to receive 15,000 credits for preordering games digitally is the Games on Demand punchcard. If you preordered both of those games on or after October 1, they would count as punches on your card. You would need to purchase 1 more
eligible game in order to complete the offer and received credits.

Otherwise, you would need to preorder the games as physical discs from microsoftstore.com in order to receive the 15,000 for each game.

Hi, thanks for your reply. Ok, for a little more clarity. I first tried to purchase using my microsoft points/ credits etc, when that didnt work, I tried using my credit card...But the same issue. So,I tried both ways and still could not complete the purchase!!!

Apparently 9/27/11 was a bad day for many gamers, myself included. I experienced the fraudulent purchase of 10,000 points in two packages. I have reported this to both Microsoft and my credit card company. A new credit card is on its way. This is a real
shame and needs to be delt with professionally and severely.

I also got the "This items can't be purchased with a credit card. You must buy it with Microsoft Points or try again later." message after trying to purchase points via my linked PayPal account (Germany). The message could not be more stupid: why should
I purchase points with points if I want to purchase points because I haven't any left? xD