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Originally Posted by OBXNana

We had three separate charges for $7.95 and not known to us. Within 10 minutes of the charges showing up, the fraud department from American Express called to verify the charges. When we said we had not made the charges, our credit card was cancelled, and a new one issued.

They said small amounts like this send up red flags with online purchases. Scammers play the number game to see if the charges go through and then move up to more expensive items. They don't actually have your info, put in random numbers, and hope they stick. It's online gaming, gambling, and not goods. Something we all have to watch as we go into the holiday season.

In this case, it was a point of sale and even more scary. Thank you for making us aware of the situation. It can happen anywhere.

I always make a point, to viewing my CC bill for charges, that I didn't occur. I gave up doing the math, as the totals are always correct as it computer generated. If the total looks fishy, I'll break out my trusty calculator.

One time a company charged me for a piece of software, that I never bought.

There are a lot of scammers in this world so it pays to be diligent with one's finances. As I often say, "it doesn't pay to be stupid about money".