Credit Card Hacked with Online Order

[BOB LEE SWAGGER]

Made a purchase at one of the online shooting monoliths this week. Bank notice on online site says that account is temporarily suspended. Someone charged $25, then $4000+ and then $975. Bank totally took care of it. I don't use my card very often. Coincidence?

 

[19zip]

I have a Debit card that I got to use for buying and selling Harley parts back in the day on eBay. I only keep a small amount in there to keep it open and only add to it enough for any immediate purchases as I need. Sale won't go through if it is over the amount that’s in the account at that time.
As for Identity Thieves of any kind... EXECUTE them!!! NO MERCY! NO EXCUSES!
Like you would any PIA Varmint...

 

[Changeling]

Something you should all remember is that the banks/credit unions/whatever don't pay YOU enough in interest for you to buy a ice cream cone!

So why are you leaving your money in a place that uses it to make money (for them selves), many/most then charge you fees, for allowing them to USE your money!!
I just can't believe the audacity of these AH's .

Control your money yourselves! No reason to have a bank anymore, unless you want to just give your money away!

I'll bet a lot of you if not most have a fantastic gun safe that is fire proof/theft proof/everything proof! Then you give your life’s savings no consideration!

I strongly suggest you think long and hard about it.

 

[Tim Singleton]

They got me last night. 300 then 500 then tried another 800 purchase. CC processor blocked it and called me at 830 last night, I live in NC the purchases were at Macys in wisconsin

first time for me they got my cherry. I just ordered a tv a couple days ago from walmart site to store only thing i can think of online recently

 

[WildPete]

We have solved the problem of online purchase hacking.. Citi Bank and I'm sure several other companies offer a Virtual Account Number Service. You can use a virtual account number for one purchase for a specific amount or you can even assign a specific number to a particular retailer for a limited amount. A virtual account number can be restricted in many ways. It has eliminated our online purchase worries.

Now for the ultimate hack..... I applied for medicare the other day. Way back in the early 60's when my mother applied for my SS card she used an AKA. Well about a week after I made an application to medicare through the Social Security web site, someone tried to apply for a Target CC in the same town/area as the medicare processing center. The reason I know this is they tried to use the AKA and also had an old mailing address.

We're from the government, Trust US. BS!!!!

 

[TZaun]

Mine was hacked and attempted at a Home Depot in Philly over the weekend for over $5000 also. Damn cowards!!!

 

[ranch23]

It appears to be a part of life these days. I bought someone a complete computer system off of Ebay several months ago. Wasn't that nice of me?! While looking at the transaction I noticed it had a ship to address. I called the State Police Office in that town and gave them the info.

 

[Wjesswheel]

It is possible the hack did not occur on Sinclairs end. Not saying it did or didn't, but my staff deal with malware infections all the time and some of these things capture and pass along the keystrokes as you type them. Make sure your anti-virus software is up-to-date.

My account has been hacked 3 times in the past year none by the place that were using them with permission. Had to close out and start new checking accounts. Once after I bought something on here with a check, had to mail or a money order. The criminals have many ways to get info on you. I would have to think Sinclair had absolutely nothing to do with it, the last time it happened, I paid for something in Florida and a charge showed up from Virginia. 2 more car payments and iam going off the grid forever.

 

[joshb]

New guy digging thru the archives of 2014.

 

[IdahoSharpshooter]

Late September, I was in St Louis to visit family. Was at a Wal-Mart one afternoon, and bought some snacks. 45 minutes or so later, I went to buy gas, and my card was declined. I called the 800 number, and this nice lady told me they had suspended my account, due to "suspicious activity..." Someone had tried the same scam at a Wal-Mart in Charlotte, NC, a mere 1300 miles away for about $255..

 

[Jammer Six]

This thread is so old the original poster could be dead of old age by now.

 

[justpassinthru]

Da*n Russians again?

Seriously, I have my account set up so that with any transaction over a certain $ amount, I get instant notification by text.

 

[dickn52]

I thought it odd that 87 cents in the US would trigger suspicion with my bank but that nearly $4k in two foreign countries would not. I cancelled the cards immediately and will receive the new card in 7 to 10 days. I don't think I am a favored customer because I don't carry a balance and pay 1 to 3 times a month depending on activity. Can't stand to owe money...plus I don't like to pay interest.

Once upon a time I took a 'class' on fraud at the register. When we reviewed that tapes each evening, we looked for any charges under one dollar, as a charge was required to open the register to steal anything. In the case of the 87 cent charge, it is indeed a trial since it cost 45 cents to process the charge through the banks. Your bank is good if they picked up on this.

 

[284winner]

This thread is so old the original poster could be dead of old age by now.

May be an old thread but it's still happening out there and right now(holidays) is the worst time. I'm dealing with it myself. Had 8 transactions on my account from Uber from 12/24 thru 12/25 and they are still accumulating. Can't contact the bank and have them freeze my debit card. They are all pending charges and i have left emails with my bank assuring these were not authorized transactions. With today's technology and hackers, it's easier today than ever.