As of 3 AM this morning...7 transactions via paypal intl taken from my visa...some talented teens wanting videogames figured out my s#$&%^&
You'd think today was Monday
You'd think today was Monday
was gonna place an order BUT....
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I often wonder how this actually happens. I think it has to do with security at times and who has access to your computer. We all have a file or a secret piece of paper containing passwords and logins. Who can remember all of them?
I'd start with a good spyware/malware/virus scan in safe mode using several different programs. I like Microsoft Security essentials, Malwarebytes, and Spybot for that. All are free for scanning, but Malwarebytes offers a $24.95 lifetime license that also enables real time monitoring in resident mode. It's worth it. I get blocks by Malwarebytes occasionally when I click on a link that turns out to be on the rogue site list. It's easy for a little rogue program to sit in the background and sift through your hard drive looking for logins, passwords, account numbers, and credit card numbers. All these get phoned home to be persued by people who want access to your money.
After that, I'd have a long talk with Paypal and your credit card company about how they think this happened. It may require talking to a supervisor.
I'd definitely ask for a reissue on my credit card with a new number.
I'd start with a good spyware/malware/virus scan in safe mode using several different programs. I like Microsoft Security essentials, Malwarebytes, and Spybot for that. All are free for scanning, but Malwarebytes offers a $24.95 lifetime license that also enables real time monitoring in resident mode. It's worth it. I get blocks by Malwarebytes occasionally when I click on a link that turns out to be on the rogue site list. It's easy for a little rogue program to sit in the background and sift through your hard drive looking for logins, passwords, account numbers, and credit card numbers. All these get phoned home to be persued by people who want access to your money.
After that, I'd have a long talk with Paypal and your credit card company about how they think this happened. It may require talking to a supervisor.
I'd definitely ask for a reissue on my credit card with a new number.
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Is the ship to a close by address?
I know if it were me I would be rather tempted for a drive
I know if it were me I would be rather tempted for a drive
Is the ship to a close by address?
I know if it were me I would be rather tempted for a drive
Don't end up like Zimmerman!
Had someone con me on my first eBay purchase. The address was in Cali so I couldn't drive by and knock on the door. Although, I hear most of the time they ship to an abandoned house anyways..
They nailed my Visa Debit card about a month ago for about $1500, it was right after I placed an order too, but I didnt know it until a week later when I went to make another charge. My Bank took care of it right away but still it sucked. I have good security on my system and I dont think it was from my end it happened, I think it was on the vendors end. The charges where for video games as well, but from over seas.
yeah - I'm unsure where to go from here - I have microsoft security & malwarebytes..but, in the meantime - HOW did it happen - was gonna call visa back for advice...is it because I have saved info in chrome pertaining to suppliers here....I did make a paypal purchase a month ago or so...like $20...other than that I've never used it - they said they'd contact paypal
NOW - I'm gonna have to watch my regular bank acct too!
NOW - I'm gonna have to watch my regular bank acct too!
Hey - thought I'd add this in here..if anyone is "knowledgeable bout it" - I was looking @ my facebook logins & there was a whack of them from Montreal...I'm//not there lol - but, when I do log in that's where it says I'm comin from??
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