catilley1092
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Today, prior to making a purchase, I checked my balance on my government issued debit card. While doing so, I noticed an error on my statement of charges.
A charge to Everingame.com, Omaha, NE for $10.96. I checked out the site & it was a gaming accessory site. Never seen it before in my life. I called the debit card company, reported the transaction, my card was terminated right then. I'll get a replacement within 7 business days.
But for the life of me, I can't figure out how this happened. I don't care for gaming, period. I had to agree to assist with any prosecution efforts made should whoever did this got caught. In return, they'll reimburse my money, provided there was no proof that I had indeed made the purchase. Hopefully, when these transactions are made, the retailers keep up with the IP address that's associated with the purchase.
Fortunately, I caught this, because my payday is after the 1st of the month, and a lot more could have been stolen. The rep who assisted me drilled me with questions, mainly as to how I physically secure my card, who could get access (no one, as I keep my wallet under lock & key), and if anyone had called, wanting me to reveal personal info, which didn't happen.
I don't like this kind of crap, I'm already disabled, it shook me up quite a bit. 2 10mg Valiums later, I became calm enough to assess the situation. I find out who done this, there is going to be hell to pay.
Cat
A charge to Everingame.com, Omaha, NE for $10.96. I checked out the site & it was a gaming accessory site. Never seen it before in my life. I called the debit card company, reported the transaction, my card was terminated right then. I'll get a replacement within 7 business days.
But for the life of me, I can't figure out how this happened. I don't care for gaming, period. I had to agree to assist with any prosecution efforts made should whoever did this got caught. In return, they'll reimburse my money, provided there was no proof that I had indeed made the purchase. Hopefully, when these transactions are made, the retailers keep up with the IP address that's associated with the purchase.
Fortunately, I caught this, because my payday is after the 1st of the month, and a lot more could have been stolen. The rep who assisted me drilled me with questions, mainly as to how I physically secure my card, who could get access (no one, as I keep my wallet under lock & key), and if anyone had called, wanting me to reveal personal info, which didn't happen.
I don't like this kind of crap, I'm already disabled, it shook me up quite a bit. 2 10mg Valiums later, I became calm enough to assess the situation. I find out who done this, there is going to be hell to pay.
Cat