Credit Card Comprimised

07-22-2009, 03:50 PM

I know there was a thread out there on this but I could not find it.

Just got off the phone with Visa and 2,300 in charges was attempted today on my card.

This is a card that hasn't been used in more than 3 months, it is a spare we keep around in case of lost or stolen other account. Fortunately the people at Visa where on top of it as I have not checked this account in months.

Just a heads up seems there are a lot of them lately.

Sorry that this got a new thread but I couldn't find the old one and want to give you all the heads up.

massphatness · 07-22-2009, 03:51 PM

So I can no longer use your credit card number? Thanks, Shawn ...

14holestogie · 07-22-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

So I can no longer use your credit card number? Thanks, Shawn ...

Me neither? I was gonna send you a nice sampler of the boxes I was trying to purchase.

hotreds · 07-22-2009, 03:57 PM

Anybody that purchased smokes from one of the "big three" in the land of the Alps this year should keep an eye out on their cards until 2010 methinks!

kgoings · 07-22-2009, 04:16 PM

I dont even own a credit card anymore. Cash only for this hombre. And my special purchases are made via Virtual 'One Time Use' Credit Cards.

Old Sailor · 07-22-2009, 04:36 PM

2300??? I thought I ordered more??

BORIStheBLADE · 07-22-2009, 05:11 PM

Mine got hit early this year. This crap sucks!

Smokin Gator · 07-22-2009, 05:17 PM

Prepaid cards only for this chap from now on!!

NCRadioMan · 07-22-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Anybody that purchased smokes from one of the "big three" in the land of the Alps this year should keep an eye out on their cards until 2010 methinks!

And even those that didn't. Many more people have been hit that have never smoked a cigar or purchased them.

Here is the other thread: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18055

zemekone · 07-22-2009, 05:24 PM

thanks for the heads up! i guess i have to stop using you CC...

Old Sailor · 07-22-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by zemekone

thanks for the heads up! i guess i have to stop using you CC...

so much for the group buy!

Tuxguy · 07-22-2009, 06:04 PM

happened to me as well four months ago, it was a nightmare getting everything straightened out

07-22-2009, 06:17 PM

I have to say that it was really no problem for me. Visa has reversed the charges and is issuing new numbers all in one phone call.

alley00p · 07-22-2009, 06:22 PM

I have been using a P*yP*l virtual MasterCard. I monitor the purchase, and as soon as it's been completed, I cancel the card so it can't be used for anything else.

DPD6030 · 07-22-2009, 06:41 PM

I just max mine out so the fool who tries to charge something can't.

All kidding aside I'm glad that Visa took care of you Shawn.

kgoings · 07-22-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by alley00p

I have been using a P*yP*l virtual MasterCard. I monitor the purchase, and as soon as it's been completed, I cancel the card so it can't be used for anything else.

You can choose for them to be good for only one purchase, that way you dont have to cancel it..

BORIStheBLADE · 07-22-2009, 07:02 PM

Arent those vitual credit cards only good for one vendor?

Old Sailor · 07-22-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverFox

I have to say that it was really no problem for me. Visa has reversed the charges and is issuing new numbers all in one phone call.

kgoings · 07-22-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

Arent those vitual credit cards only good for one vendor?

Everywhere MC is accepted

hotreds · 07-22-2009, 08:28 PM

I just signed up for the poopail card as well. Hopefully my new found confidence won't bankrupt me!

07-22-2009, 03:50 PM	#1
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	Credit Card Comprimised I know there was a thread out there on this but I could not find it. Just got off the phone with Visa and 2,300 in charges was attempted today on my card. This is a card that hasn't been used in more than 3 months, it is a spare we keep around in case of lost or stolen other account. Fortunately the people at Visa where on top of it as I have not checked this account in months. Just a heads up seems there are a lot of them lately. Sorry that this got a new thread but I couldn't find the old one and want to give you all the heads up.

07-22-2009, 03:51 PM	#2
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Credit Card Comprimised So I can no longer use your credit card number? Thanks, Shawn ... __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

07-22-2009, 03:57 PM	#4
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Credit Card Comprimised Anybody that purchased smokes from one of the "big three" in the land of the Alps this year should keep an eye out on their cards until 2010 methinks! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

07-22-2009, 04:16 PM	#5
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Credit Card Comprimised I dont even own a credit card anymore. Cash only for this hombre. And my special purchases are made via Virtual 'One Time Use' Credit Cards. __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

07-22-2009, 04:36 PM	#6
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,204 Trading: (22)	Re: Credit Card Comprimised 2300??? I thought I ordered more?? __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

07-22-2009, 05:11 PM	#7
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Credit Card Comprimised Mine got hit early this year. This crap sucks! __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

07-22-2009, 05:17 PM	#8
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Credit Card Comprimised Prepaid cards only for this chap from now on!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

07-22-2009, 05:24 PM	#10
zemekone im hungry... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: geRRy Location: So*Cal... Posts: 1,244 Trading: (0)	Re: Credit Card Comprimised thanks for the heads up! i guess i have to stop using you CC... __________________ A Person that says something cant be done, shouldn't interrupt me actually EFFing doing it!

07-22-2009, 06:04 PM	#12
Tuxguy Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 752 Trading: (26)	Re: Credit Card Comprimised happened to me as well four months ago, it was a nightmare getting everything straightened out

07-22-2009, 06:17 PM	#13
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Credit Card Comprimised I have to say that it was really no problem for me. Visa has reversed the charges and is issuing new numbers all in one phone call.

07-22-2009, 06:22 PM	#14
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: Credit Card Comprimised I have been using a PyPl virtual MasterCard. I monitor the purchase, and as soon as it's been completed, I cancel the card so it can't be used for anything else. __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

07-22-2009, 06:41 PM	#15
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Credit Card Comprimised I just max mine out so the fool who tries to charge something can't. All kidding aside I'm glad that Visa took care of you Shawn.

07-22-2009, 07:02 PM	#17
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Credit Card Comprimised Arent those vitual credit cards only good for one vendor? __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

07-22-2009, 08:28 PM	#20
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Credit Card Comprimised I just signed up for the poopail card as well. Hopefully my new found confidence won't bankrupt me! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.