credit card woes

[tljohn123]

I got my discover bill in the mail yesterday....no biggie.....wrong!!! I have NEVER used my card! But lo and behold, there was a charge on there. I called discover, spent a ton of time on the phone being bounced around and guess what! Someone got ahold of my credit card number and started charging things. Nope, wasn't my family members or anyone in my house. This was all done on the internet. Soooooo....that account is closed, the fraud department is now involved and I made a police report. Luckily, they didn't get more than $200---there was only two charges on there. One was for jcpenney and the other was a porn site I think. Discover told me I wouldn't be responsible for it and the investigation would take 90 days. Ughhhhhhh...what a hassle. Why do people have to do this!! :mad:

[Blondiex46]

man that is happening all over the place. Glad to found out sooner then later.

[bribella]

Thats why I purchase those prepaid visa gift cards to use when i want to order something off the internet. That way i don't have to worry about someone messing with my stuff.

[tljohn123]

Thats why I purchase those prepaid visa gift cards to use when i want to order something off the internet. That way i don't have to worry about someone messing with my stuff.

hey now that's a good idea....but the problem was...I have never used this card. Its for emergency only. But I'm going to look into those prepaid visas.

[sivohdarba]

Here is an article about Net attacks on banking data: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=1804&e=3&u=/washpost/a16023_2004jun29

After I read it I went to Microsofts webpage and installed the critical update patch for it.

[twinkiesmom]

Here is an article about Net attacks on banking data: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=1804&e=3&u=/washpost/a16023_2004jun29



Thanx for posting this link. I sent this to my dh who is wanting to open a bank acct w/a credit union that does online banking.

[justinenycole26]

It happens. It sucks. I have a thread about my debit card number being stolen also. It is a pain in the butt, but you will ned up with your money back.

[guesswho!]

My DH had a Discover card that never arrived, but a bill did. It was near Xmas & we lived in apts where the mail boxes were close together. We think someone got the card meant for DH. They simply went down the road to the nearest mall & spent a cple of thousand in a store we'd never been able to afford. It's a high-priced mens clothing store. We didnt have to pay anything, but we were mad that someone would do this. Discover decided it wasnt worth the expense of trying to track the person down. But at least we werent out any money.

[Tracy'sMom]

It is really starting to get scary.

[ttistin]

Thats why I purchase those prepaid visa gift cards to use when i want to order something off the internet. That way i don't have to worry about someone messing with my stuff.



Can you tell me where you buy these cards please? I would love one of these for those times I really wanna order something off the internet. THanks

[cpbaby]

www.mymccard.com

Click on Retailers.

I have one and use it for EVERYTHING. I pay my bills online with it, make purchases online with it, I even use it at the gas pumps so I dont have to go inside.

[hotwire]

Thats why I purchase those prepaid visa gift cards to use when i want to order something off the internet. That way i don't have to worry about someone messing with my stuff.


EXCELLENT IDEA! I never even thought of that. I will have to start doing that.

also....for those of you who have had your cards stolen....check your credit report to make sure the cc company doesnt show you with a balance owed or that you refuse to pay.