They’re at it again. A month ago, after our credit card was compromised, we spent hours and days running the unforgiving obstacle course of contacting all the entities that are paid by it.
And here we go again. We woke up this morning
to an alert from the bank issuing the card to tell us about a number of purchases
made while we were sleeping, all to random Google places. The fraud division
people – bless their corporate hearts – told us the attacks were coming thick
and fast so yes, again, we needed a new card.
At least, unlike last time, our bank
account is okay. But looks like we’ll be spending the day phoning our phone
provider, Amazon Prime, the YMCA, cable company, and other deserving folks. Cash
is looking pretty darn good about now.
Can you not have the bank put a stop on the old card so no one can use it? I did that via my online banking when I lost my card years ago, then went to the bank the next day and applied for a new one which arrived with a slightly different number than the original.
ReplyDeleteIn fact, the bank moved lickety-split and cancelled the card immediately. There was even the reassuring news that all recurring (and therefore recognized) expenditures will still be paid out, then moved to the new card.
DeleteIf you don't have it now, make a list of any auto-expenses connected with your credit card. It saved us a lot of time.
Oh what a nightmare! I hope this is the last of it! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteSheesh! They are relentless. You have my sympathy.
ReplyDeleteUgh! How is this happening AGAIN? Do you think there's some weakness in the bank's system, or maybe you're using the card in some way that it's getting compromised?
ReplyDeleteWeird, huh? I'm wondering - is it Florida? is it My Guy? I'm thinking about buying him one of those signal-blocking wallets or at least wrapping his cards in tin foil!
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