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Originally Posted by Travelingal702
How can someone use my credit card NUMBER (I still have the CC in my possession), without the chip or the three digit code, which I obliterate and memorize? Someone attempted to use it in a different state, 2000 miles away, to buy pot. My bank caught the transaction and contacted me. Of course, now I have a new card and go through the hassle of notifying all my CC contacts with the new information.  |
There are million of scams to get your cc info. I just got an email from the Geek Squad (computer repair co associated with Brandsmart). Said my yearly contract was being renewed on my debit card for $495.99. Really? I hadnt used them for about 25 years. Called the number and got some guy in Tunisia or something and he says he can cancel the charge BUT I haveto download an app so he can walk me thru it. Immediate red flags but ok, Ill play your game. So, I look up the app while on the phone with him, tell him ok I found it and he says, Go ahead and download it. Sooooo, I said you mean the app that shares my computer screen with you? Yes, he says, he needs to see my screen to walk me thru the app. Ya. Ok, buddy. I said so this was charged to my debit card and you have the number? Yes, again. Well, he stuttered and stammered when I told him I never pay anything with my debit card, only cc, so no way he has my number on file. He continued to stutter around when I continued the conversation in some colorful phrases and was silent when I told him he better be right with Jesus since he will be meeting him soon if any charges show on any cards I have. Never heard from him again and no charges incurred. The scamming nitwits are out there among us.