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There's been a lot of reports lately of CC fraud. Need to be extra careful when placing orders.
At least they were forthcoming about the incident and alerted you with an email. I know that's no consolation but it sounds like they are actively working to remedy the problem.
At least they were forthcoming about the incident and alerted you with an email. I know that's no consolation but it sounds like they are actively working to remedy the problem.
That's a start. BIG props to Madvapes.
Now if the other 4-5 vendors who have been compromised would admit to it. Yea, whether it is their CC processor or not, it is THEIR issue to deal with......and they need to make it right.
I wish I believed it. I think it sounds more like they are actively trying to cover their own ... both from a reputation and liability stand point. I am tired of it, I have already had my CC info stolen once in the last month. The E-cig industry is booming and these A-list companies are making money 24/7....if they want to play the game they need to come prepared and be spending more on security.
As always, there needs to be a sarcasm button. If I am reading this as you intended, it does sound as if you are mad at madvapes. While I do not blame you at all, it is important to remember these F'ing hacker jag-offs are the ones who deserve the brunt of it. As someone who knows some IT peeps, it doesn't matter who the host site is. If someone wants your info bad enough they will get it. I think it at last says a little about MV that they at least told you. A lot of places wouldn't bother to do that. That being said, and with many other reports such as yours I will now only shop online with a prepaid card, no matter who I'm buying from (e-cig or other). Sorry to hear this man, hope a delayed order is the worst this incident brings you!
Maybe it's a group trying to undermine the success of e cig evolution if it's a lot of e cig vendors.
Received the e-mail here as well. And during my first, and probably last, order too.
Forget for a while the arguments over whether vaping is safe, risky but better than smoking, or whatnot. Seems like lately the biggest risk is ordering vaping gear in the first place.
Forget for a while the arguments over whether vaping is safe, risky but better than smoking, or whatnot. Seems like lately the biggest risk is ordering vaping gear in the first place.
easy to say, but even companies like sony and PSN as well as citi bank themselves are being hacked regularly, even china got caught hacking the pentagon its easy to blame a vendor when the actual problem lies more on the webhosting companies as they are usually the ones who offer certain processing companies. and some dont allow services they dont offer. if the hackers want in they will find a way.
what needs to happen now is serious thought to do a more secure ordering system on the little businesses that thought the world was there oyster for a 14.99 a month hosting fee.
this is a quickly expanding market and filled with people who are new to internet booms. i myself was hit 2 weeks ago. while i would like them to address the problem i dont blame them, unless they dont do anything about it. i give props to MV for admitting it happened as other vendors have already posted the " it wasnt us guaranteed and you cant prove it' replies.
the best bet right now is prepaid debt cards or places that accept paypal.
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Just be vigilant with your info... Don't give up on vaping... Identity theft is the fastest growing form of fraud. Kinda pisses me off that the govt issues you ssn's and other #s but doesnt protect them. You have to have a CC to do almost anything, but providers don't protect the #s either. I say anyone caught in such activities should be hanged immediately!!!Received the e-mail here as well. And during my first, and probably last, order too.
Forget for a while the arguments over whether vaping is safe, risky but better than smoking, or whatnot. Seems like lately the biggest risk is ordering vaping gear in the first place.
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My CC got hacked once and since then I only use randomly generated secure account numbers. Once the number is linked to a specific vendor it can only be used at that vendor. Several CC issuers offer similar security features.
Well at least ya have a well earned ECF nomer!
Once ya realize that it's not just the vaping industry being 'hacked', maybe you'll appreciate the efforts of our vendors to let you know of the issue... <click>
Rats. It figures I placed my first order with them this weekend. Time to watch the account online like a hawk! I'm going to reorder, because I really want the pre-made NR-R-NR coils they have... I'm lazy!
Thank you for mentioning this.. when i first read about these issues i immediately went to virtual numbers.. it blows my mind when i read the threads about people's cards getting compromised .. and someone will chime in with.. "this is the 3rd time on the same card!" What in the hell? If you don't take measures after getting hit the first time.. then it's hard to feel sympathy.
Props to Mad Vapes. I got the same email. I immediately re-ordered, because I have good fraud protection on my debit card so I'm not worried. Plus I've yet to see any suspicious activity on my account.
The vendor was hacked and you're blaming them, go figure. No wonder things are so messed up.
Well, don't be to harsh... There is a "reasonable expectation of privacy" (to use legal speak) when ordering from an online vendor...
Nope. I got one, too, after my debit card get hacked. It's the only way I buy anything vape related online anymore.
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