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Weird charges on my Amex...PART 2

Discussion in 'Other Off Topic Forum' started by REMIX, Mar 3, 2007.

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  1. REMIX

    REMIX Two Time F1 World Champ

    May 25, 2005
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    #1 REMIX, Mar 3, 2007
    So today I open the statement and I have two strange charges:

    1) $1,433.60 for someplace called Coastal Contacts out of Vancouver. Turns out this is a contact lens retailer. No one here wears contact lenses.

    2) $49.90 for someplace called ClickBank.com in Idaho that's selling direct digital marketing.

    Amex has been notified...again.

    Makes you really worry if you have a debit card. Some places do not use Amex, the only Visa I have is my debit card. I guess I could keep next to nothing in my account just to be safe.

    I may apply for a "real" Visa card now just to be safe. What do you guys think?

    RMX
     
  2. VTChris

    VTChris F1 World Champ

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    #2 VTChris, Mar 3, 2007

    Definitely!
     
  3. Fastviper

    Fastviper F1 Rookie

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    #3 Fastviper, Mar 3, 2007
    When some theif bought stuff on my amex card, and Amex figured it out, Amex closed the account and overnighted me a new card.

    So they didnt issue you a new numbered card?
     
  4. REMIX

    REMIX Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #4 REMIX, Mar 3, 2007
    I brought this up. They permanently credited the charge from the last time. The CSR said they have opened up a fraud ticket and would probably issue a new card.

    Can someone explain to me how this scam would work? How does a $1,400+ charge from a contact lens supplier benefit anyone?

    RMX
     
  5. tjacoby

    tjacoby F1 Rookie

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    #5 tjacoby, Mar 3, 2007
    Thanks for the contact lens supplies, I was able to flip them for a tidy profit given my cost :D

    Cancel the Amex card asap - obviously compromised. I'm surprised Amex hasn't figured that out. get a new card, always have a backup cc with a decent limit, just in case stupid things like this happen.
     
  6. silk32

    silk32 Formula Junior

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    #6 silk32, Mar 3, 2007
    REMIX: mine has been getting hit with $49.00 from some place in cali even after getting a new card. on my 3rd amex card looks good so far
     
  7. yellowenzo123

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    #7 yellowenzo123, Mar 3, 2007
    Check your computer, you might have some one checking your stuff, a virus or trojan(not the rubber!) Use a firewall!!
     
  8. REMIX

    REMIX Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #8 REMIX, Mar 3, 2007
    Inside deal?

    Enzo, all of these charges are occurring in the NW. Weird.

    RMX
     
  9. V-Viper

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    #9 V-Viper, Mar 4, 2007
    They might be trying to resell them, but contact lens don't seem as liquid as say dvd players or a tv, who knows what going though the mind of these scum.
     
  10. WJHMH

    WJHMH Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #10 WJHMH, Mar 4, 2007
    Scary stuff, I monitor my accounts online as well but to this day no fraud issues yet.
     

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