Comments on: More fun with credit cards

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By: CreditSavvy

CreditSavvy — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:30:39 +0000

You should be glad that the fraud detection system detected that something was wrong rigth away. I would even forgibe them the calls they made to verify the transactions you made with the credit card.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:00:01 +0000

It is actually fairly unlikely that your cc number was swiped over the net. It can be done, but it is no where near as easy as most people think. (I’m a network administrator who learned to protect our systems by taking a class on how to use the techniques hackers use to break in to systems. Fun class…)

It is MUCH easier to compromise the cc number at the vendor level or the cc processing company. In that regard, the harder part is breaking into the server. The easier method is for someone inside to sell the data out. Likewise, it is easy for you to lose your number locally as well when a clerk swaps or sells your number online. In most cases, I think the theft is offline — regardless of whether or not your purchase was online.

By: travelling notary

travelling notary — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:32:19 +0000

A very good example of the need to be cautious when handling transactions on the web/net! Good that you were able to fix the problem as quickly as possible or else, face the consequence of a closed credit card because of insufficient funds! Thank you so much for sharing and I guess this serves as a warning to everybody. Have a nice day! :)

By: Big Saver

Big Saver — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 01:18:49 +0000

Identity theft…and the people who work so hard to get away with it…just amazes me. If they used that time and effort to do something legitimate, they could be rich!

Glad you were able to resolve this!!

By: DebtorDaze

DebtorDaze — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 07:06:45 +0000

The only time I had fraudulent charges on one of my credit cards, it was not caught by my credit card company, and it took 3 months get all the charges reversed. It wasn’t a Citibank card though, I never had a problem with them.