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26/10/2011 12:03 pm
Has anyone on this forum had a problem with credit card theft recently?
I have had my c/c numbers hijacked twice in the last 12 months and am trying to figure out how it happened. Just curious if anyone had had a similar problem. Trying to eliminate the model car dealers I do business with. Both times there was a possible European connection. Sound familar to anyone? Certainly not trying to point any fingers at the model industry but actually trying to eliminate them from a possible source of the problem. Thanks.
26/10/2011 12:49 pm
Did you use PayPal for the payments or make a direct charge to the credit card?
26/10/2011 2:30 pm
A few years ago mine was stolen twice within 90 days. Traced each to a local pub that we (and the Racibozynskis also) frequent. A particular server
(actually my fave) was double-swiping the credit cards when out of view
and selling the numbers. This was apparently such a common occurrence
that a local school sent a warning email to the teachers who liked to hang
out there and commiserate after school.
We still frequent Paulie's Pub & Grille, but make darn sure there is enough
cash in the wallet!
Apologies for the apparent lack of 1:43 content. However, Frank and I
frequently meet there on weekends to discuss model cars and the
Forum.....
26/10/2011 3:32 pm
Not swiping twice, actually using a skimmer.
26/10/2011 4:36 pm
LJM - I am well aware this is your Profession. Could you please explain the difference and process?
Any tips you might wish to share in terms of what to be on the outlook for or
recognize when you might be apt to be scammed?
26/10/2011 4:37 pm
I charge EVERYTHING and pay one huge bill at the end of the month. Cash FLOW is king!
26/10/2011 4:53 pm
I kind of do what Thomas do ! But I do it through paypal. I do give credit or..........
debit card information out, but only to trusted people or vendors. A very short list ! I have never had a problem going through paypal for 8 years now, not a 1. RANDY
26/10/2011 5:20 pm
I use Discover wherever possible and do what Tom does - love that cashback bonus
And, like Randy, never a problem with PayPal.
26/10/2011 5:28 pm
The old school practice of swiping twice is a fav with some Chicago (and other city) cabbies when they claim that their electronic meter is "running slow" to process. It's one of the oldest ways to do it, and does not require a skimmer.
26/10/2011 5:49 pm
I had a few debit cards but got rid of them now that the banks are charging fees. Kept...........
1 debit card linked to the business account thus no fees. Took my money out of the other 2 banks too ! Heck with them ! Bank fees were $10.00 a month. In a years time that is 2 new Brooklin models. I'll be dam if I let them take enough money for 2 models every year lol ! RANDY
26/10/2011 5:54 pm
TK, sent to you off-forum.
26/10/2011 6:09 pm
I don't want ANYONE to know my business. That includes...
Big brother, the IRS or my wife.
26/10/2011 6:13 pm
26/10/2011 6:51 pm
Thank you gentlemen for the replies. To be perfectly clear on what happened to me, someone got the numbers and expiry date from my card and used that to mail order items. Some from the US and some from Europe. The c/c company noticed the unusual transactions, notified me, subsequently credited my account for all the phony charges and immediately issued a new card. PayPal was not involved. Thanks again for the info.