Fraud charges on my Mastercard

MissHell · 01-13-2009, 12:34 AM

Mastercard called me today to inquire about unusual activity on my card.

I do not use it on a regular basis, but was using it for some Christmas purchases. Thankfully they denied the purchase and my account is now closed.

Attempt was made on-line for $550.00 purchase. I am glad it was taken care of quickly, but still sucks it happened.

fasternyou929 · 01-13-2009, 12:43 AM

I have no doubt fraud, robberies and theft will all go up as the economy slips. The good thing about fraudulent charges (that sounds ridiculous but I can't think of a better wording) is you're usually not impacted more than needing to remember a new card number.

Porkchop · 01-13-2009, 02:57 AM

I had a fraudulent charge on my debit card about year ago. Whatever it was it was used online, and somehow they used an old email address of mine on the site. It was for 49.99, and the company refunded the money...

Papa_Complex · 01-13-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

I have no doubt fraud, robberies and theft will all go up as the economy slips. The good thing about fraudulent charges (that sounds ridiculous but I can't think of a better wording) is you're usually not impacted more than needing to remember a new card number.

I have a feeling that we'd all be pretty damned shocked if the real extent of credit and debit card fraud was known.

RACER X · 01-13-2009, 08:16 AM

Z finally got her $ back last week, the frad. charges on her debit car were before x-mas.

better a charge card then debit card, cuz the bank holds your $

azoomm · 01-13-2009, 11:51 AM

Wow. That sucks. I'm glad companies have a better handle on it than they used to. Quick question - y'all determine where they nabbed your info from?

On another note, I got this email today - not even shy about their weak attempt:

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Rider · 01-13-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Wow. That sucks. I'm glad companies have a better handle on it than they used to. Quick question - y'all determine where they nabbed your info from?

On another note, I got this email today - not even shy about their weak attempt:

How many dumb assholes fell for that one?

MissHell · 01-13-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Wow. That sucks. I'm glad companies have a better handle on it than they used to. Quick question - y'all determine where they nabbed your info from?

I didn't think to ask. My guess is they has my CC number, but had the name or zip wrong for my account. My Mom asked the same thing.

I was using it for Christmas shopping, it must have gotten compromised then, although not sure where.

MILK · 01-13-2009, 12:30 PM

Between fraud and my 401K and IRA tanking I finally understand why the old folks kept their money under the mattress!!

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fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	I have no doubt fraud, robberies and theft will all go up as the economy slips. The good thing about fraudulent charges (that sounds ridiculous but I can't think of a better wording) is you're usually not impacted more than needing to remember a new card number.

01-13-2009, 12:30 PM	#9
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	Between fraud and my 401K and IRA tanking I finally understand why the old folks kept their money under the mattress!!