Credit Card Compromised EEEKKK
I received a letter from my credit card telling me that one of the merchants I shopped with detected unauthorized access to its data files. STRESSSSSSSSS
First thoughts were that I was shocked because I only use sites that have the https and have a verified SSL (Secured Socket Layer). I called the credit card company and asked them with merchant has the problem. The customer service representative said that they couldn’t tell me which merchant this happened with or how long ago it happened (It could be months ago). The only thing that they could tell me was that there as a fraud alert on my account. Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee protect the merchant with poor security.
So I hung up, called back and canceled the card. No one will use the account then. The rep sounded so surprised that I would close it for this reason.
I also have a fraud alert added to my credit report. Sigh.
** Hours later, I realized that this situation could have been a lot worse. I’m very fortunate not to have been harmed. Thank God.
Hugs,
marlene
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August 1st, 2008 at 3:06 am
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August 1st, 2008 at 8:53 pm
I think identity theft is one of my WORST NITEMARES. I’m so glad that this was just a minor incident, in the grand scheme of things.
August 6th, 2008 at 9:23 am
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