I get home and there is a message on the machine from one of my credit card companies. It was an automated call, but it said, "This is not a sales call. We are calling regarding potentially fraudulent activity on your account."
I immediately knew this was a serious possibility because I only use this card for one thing. I have my long distance account set up to be debited from this account. It only ever debits $20 at a time, and often it's only charged every other month. I don't carry this card on me, but I was panicked that maybe someone somehow got ahold of the number.
I call and jump through a bunch of password, SSN#, mother's maiden name, etc hoops. I finally get a live person, and he says "We wanted to confirm that you approved this $20 charge through OPEX (my long distance company)."
This same charge has been going on this card for almost 3 years. WHY are they calling me NOW about a *$20* charge that has been on there regularly for so long?
I guess better safe than sorry, but sheesh........
I immediately knew this was a serious possibility because I only use this card for one thing. I have my long distance account set up to be debited from this account. It only ever debits $20 at a time, and often it's only charged every other month. I don't carry this card on me, but I was panicked that maybe someone somehow got ahold of the number.
I call and jump through a bunch of password, SSN#, mother's maiden name, etc hoops. I finally get a live person, and he says "We wanted to confirm that you approved this $20 charge through OPEX (my long distance company)."
This same charge has been going on this card for almost 3 years. WHY are they calling me NOW about a *$20* charge that has been on there regularly for so long?
I guess better safe than sorry, but sheesh........