Beware of Credit Card Fraud

[paintgirl]

No idea how/why/where or who but someone in Florida, Texas and Georgia has charged over $1300 on my card leaving me with no money, thus no way to pay my bills. A morning spent at the bank and looking for a police dept in the ghetto I call home has left me feeling like I am about to vomit. Hopefully in 3-5 biz days and/or 20 (there is a conflict

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[tricelt]

That's horrible!

It had happened with my father a couple of years back except it was his credit card; several thousands were spent in Miami. He's never been to Florida.

Best of luck getting it straightened out and your money back.

[paintgirl]

Was your father able to get his money/credit back on the credit card? My bank said I'll most likely get "provisional" credit in 3-5 biz days and/or 20, and most likely my money back, but I am fearful I won't. Paranoid me. I dunno, I am sure it'll work out just feels damn bleak right now and to fuck with my ability to take care of myself really hits home.

[tricelt]

Yes, he was able to get the charges taken off his card with no problem. I just remembered when when my purse was stolen;

It's not your fault; its not like you handed over your card and said "Go have a party at my expense!". I understand how it feels to be vunlerable. It stinks. My purse was stolen (with cards in it) 2 years ago. (The culprits were actaully trying to take my car but failed...my wallet was their consolation prize. :( ) I also had no problem getting those charges reversed.

[paintgirl]

Sweet! Thank you for telling me that. It helps to know straight from someone who has seen or dealt with this sort of thing how and what will happen. Thank you again, it makes me feel alot better

ack!

[moriae]

those bastards!
this kind of stuff happens all the time especially back East. A few months ago, someone in Maryland charged $600 on Anthony's credit card.

let me know if you need anything.