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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
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 Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 04:58:45
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Public Service Announcement
This is not realms related but as it may effect my fellow scribes hopefully Alaundo will allow it.
As Im sure most of you aware of the Credit card break in, in the US
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15694335-2,00.html
We'll my bank has told me that my CC details where one of those the crooks nicked (having placed orders with Amazon in the last 6 months or so)
So my fellow scribes I suggest you keep your eyes on your CC accounts, and note that its not just US credit card holders that need to be vigilant.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 06:11:22
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I appreciate you sharing this news with us Dargoth  . It may even be worth making this a 'sticky' for the time being just so other scribes who do shop online take specific note of this scroll.
Of those other scribes who do shop online, were any of you affected by this fiendish crime?
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 07:38:05
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| I tell you one thing if Visa and Master Card dont dump those morons at Card Systems then ill be royally PO! There not even suppose have access to your credit card details after the purchase has been approved. Hopefully they have some sort of regulator in the US can give Card Systems a royal kick in the arse! |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 12:34:51
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Originally posted by Dargoth
We'll my bank has told me that my CC details where one of those the crooks nicked (having placed orders with Amazon in the last 6 months or so)
So my fellow scribes I suggest you keep your eyes on your CC accounts, and note that its not just US credit card holders that need to be vigilant.
Good information to post Dargoth. I'm sorry that your CC details were one of those affected. And if anyone wonders in the future why I check my online credit card status usually two times a day, I'll refer them to recent "incidents."
For those in the United States, be aware that many residents can now request an annual free credit report. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 12:37:48
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Originally posted by The Sage
I appreciate you sharing this news with us Dargoth . It may even be worth making this a 'sticky' for the time being just so other scribes who do shop online take specific note of this scroll.
I'd like to second that request.
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Of those other scribes who do shop online, were any of you affected by this fiendish crime?
So far, not to my knowledge. But, in the past, I've had an experience with credit card fraud. In fact, right before I purchased my home and moved, I had an experience with this type of crime. |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 13:16:11
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Fortunately they arent able to do anything with my money even if theyve got the card details
I use a VISA Debit card for all my online transaction which basicly means Ive got to have money in the account the cards attached to. I always leave the acoount cards attached to empty unless Im making a purchase |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 14:14:45
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
And if anyone wonders in the future why I check my online credit card status usually two times a day, I'll refer them to recent "incidents."
That's always a good technique to practice, and something I firmly believe is worth the effort when handling transactions online.
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 16:35:34
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Originally posted by Dargoth
Public Service Announcement
This is not realms related but as it may effect my fellow scribes hopefully Alaundo will allow it.
As Im sure most of you aware of the Credit card break in, in the US
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15694335-2,00.html
We'll my bank has told me that my CC details where one of those the crooks nicked (having placed orders with Amazon in the last 6 months or so)
So my fellow scribes I suggest you keep your eyes on your CC accounts, and note that its not just US credit card holders that need to be vigilant.
Thanks Dargoth, I'm a big online spender, so I guess I'd better keep my eyes peeled. |
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Fletcher
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 16:54:54
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Originally posted by Dargoth
Public Service Announcement
This is not realms related but as it may effect my fellow scribes hopefully Alaundo will allow it.
As Im sure most of you aware of the Credit card break in, in the US
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15694335-2,00.html
We'll my bank has told me that my CC details where one of those the crooks nicked (having placed orders with Amazon in the last 6 months or so)
So my fellow scribes I suggest you keep your eyes on your CC accounts, and note that its not just US credit card holders that need to be vigilant.
Thank you Dargoth, I am an inveterate online orderer. And any information that helps me prevent monetary headaches is good.
On that note, after one such bad credit experience(The bugger bought a Celica in Los Angeles and opened up a dozen credit card accounts), I have switched to using a low limit credit card. I argued the credit card company into lowering my limit to $1000 to prevent any more real abuses.
Signing up for a credit watch is also a good idea. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 02:00:48
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Originally posted by Fletcher
I argued the credit card company into lowering my limit to $1000 to prevent any more real abuses.
That must have been a switch for the credit card company.
"No, I don't want a credit incrase. Decrease it now!" |
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Fletcher
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 16:56:12
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by Fletcher
I argued the credit card company into lowering my limit to $1000 to prevent any more real abuses.
That must have been a switch for the credit card company.
"No, I don't want a credit incrase. Decrease it now!"
It was quite entertaining, They thought I was trying to increase it by $1000 and not decrease it to $1000. I ended up having to speak with the shift manager to get my explanation and reasoning across. In the end I argued my way into not only dropping the total amount, but the interest rate as well. Because of the 'trouble and irritation' they caused me I negotiated myself a weekend stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel in San Francisco. 
I love credit card companies. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 20:25:08
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Originally posted by Fletcher
Because of the 'trouble and irritation' they caused me I negotiated myself a weekend stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel in San Francisco.
Good job. |
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