Check your credit card or debit card statement ASAP

[CheriePie]

Was it the same $9.94 or $9.84 charge?

The transactions were dated 12/27 and it was two separate charges for $9.84 apiece, both with the same description:

Debit Card Purchase - SEWCS COM 011 43114328

I didn't have a separate $0.10 fee. Perhaps Capital One doesn't charge an International Fee, or they do so only at the end of the billing period. *shrug*

 

[Sucker_dad]

I was never charged a second amount and I didn't discover the charge until 12-23-2013a full 14 days after the charge was made. I did close the card down immediately though. In fact I am still waiting 12 days later for my replacement card to get to me. The holiday and the weather are wreaking havoc on mail. Not that it takes much to wreak havoc on the USPS these days.

Also my charges were the $9.84 and an additional $.20 fee

 

[LeoRex]

Just curious.. why type of card is it? Visa? Mastercard?

I have a suspicion that this might have been a massive breach of Visa's processing system and nothing to do with where or how often, these cards were used..... our enterprising thieves went to the source....

At this point, no one should be seeing these anymore... the CC companies and banks should be nipping this in the bud before they ever get to the end user.

 

[TheKiwi]

Both visa for me


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[LeoRex]

Both visa for me

Yep...that's what I suspected.... EVERY one I've heard of so far was in the Visa network.

Someone hacked Visa... hacked them REAAAAALLLLL good.

 

[hiitsvtec88]

That's scary as I have been getting unknown charges in 2013 like crazy. Called and cancelled my card many times. I've been trying to rethink my routine and where i swipe. The whole Target thing also got me as I had 4 reoccurring charges of $21 in December. Such a headache to deal with. Sigh.

 

[JeremyR]

A few days ago I suddenly recieved a new debit/credit card from my bank. They said its preventative action related to the target thing but the issue could be Larger. I'm happy with their proactive thinking anyway

 

[SueandCootie]

Just curious.. why type of card is it? Visa? Mastercard?

I have a suspicion that this might have been a massive breach of Visa's processing system and nothing to do with where or how often, these cards were used..... our enterprising thieves went to the source....

At this point, no one should be seeing these anymore... the CC companies and banks should be nipping this in the bud before they ever get to the end user.

From what I've Seen both Visa and MasterCard..MasterCard for me.

 

[The Vagabond]

a security professional details the issues

the conclusion that this is little more than an elaborate (and probably successful) scam set up to steal little bits of money from lots and lots of people.

Deconstructing the $9.84 Credit Card Hustle

 

[LeoRex]

A few days ago I suddenly recieved a new debit/credit card from my bank. They said its preventative action related to the target thing but the issue could be Larger. I'm happy with their proactive thinking anyway

Yep.... my bank did the same thing with my Visa debit card. Your bank a credit union? Just curious... I switched from BofA a few years back because I was sick of the random fees they would throw at me without warning... switched to a small, local credit union and the customer service has been lightyears better.... I actually feel like they appreciate my business!

 

[SueandCootie]

a security professional details the issues

the conclusion that this is little more than an elaborate (and probably successful) scam set up to steal little bits of money from lots and lots of people.

Deconstructing the $9.84 Credit Card Hustle

Nice link!! First I've seen investigating it from a professional standpoint...

 

[LeoRex]

Yeah.... that was a good link. I'm surprised it hasn't got more traction.

Though I am REALLY shocked that these charges are even getting to us at this point. I would have hoped that Visa, Mastercard and the CC issuers would have gotten on the ball and proactively shut this down. I mean, it's fairly clear what is going on and transactions for this amount and from these domains should be cut off at the pass...

 

[soba1]

Thanks..............,.........

 

[soba1]

I just looked on my statement AAA CA member payment 800-765-0766 CA 11/09 wow

 

[soba1]

Lol mine was a legit one. But this Is good advice because after watching a show on cable. It's easier to rip a group of people off for small amounts to good to bring this up

 

[Robino1]

Mr. Robin just got hit with this. He is a non vaper, doesn't buy vaping supplies and the card hit was one he very rarely uses.
He was aware of this scam because I had mentioned to him to be on the lookout in case.

 

[Lisa66]

I got hit also. US Bank VISA card (credit), two $9.84 charges plus two .19 foreign transaction fees on Dec 26. Card shut down and new one issued.

 

[LeoRex]

Well... the sneaky bastids are fishing for more info.... I am not sure if this is Target related or related to this breach, but I just got this email:

Chase Bank has been receiving complaints from our customers for unauthorised use of the Chase Online accounts. As a result we periodically review Chase Online Accounts and temporarily restrict access of those accounts which we think are vunerable to the unauthorised use.

This message has been sent to you from Chase Bank because we have noticed invalid login attempts into your account, due to this we are temporarily limiting and restricting your account access until we confirm your identity.


To confirm your identity and remove your account limitation please following the link below.

From THIS

Chaseonline.com <smtp@sender.org>

smtp@sender.org..yeah... sounds legit... I'll give them my name, social and all personal information.

 

[K_Tech]

... sounds legit... I'll give them my name, social and all personal information.

What's the worst that could happen?

 

[LeoRex]

...... and here comes all the random "Please check your login credentials at the following link" emails....

then pointing to some link from the Czech Republic

Now, THIS is probably coming from the Target leak