Credit Card Fraud - MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR STATEMENTS WHEN YOU RETURN HOME

[Flipadelphia26]

Chip technology is quite advanced... not only is it difficult to scan for the proper RFID frequency, but it is also nearly impossible to stumble upon the ever-changing key that is used to decode your information. Either the key was hacked (your CC company's problem), or there was another breach of some sort not related to the card itself... probably directed at your accounts. I suspect (although you haven't noted so) that your accounts are not with the same card company or bank. Both of you, same time, accounts used at the same retailer. You're missing something. I don't know what it might be... but your missing something. If you figure it out... let us know!

We didnt use our cards in Jamaica. His was Bank of America, and Mine was Chase. Both were VISA cards though.

Also, consider the possibility that the hack occurred BEFORE you went to the Rock! Did you both use the cards to purchase accommodations, airline, etc. at the same time?

We booked separately. He booked his own flight, I booked mine. I booked our room directly with Gail from Treehouse. So no, I wouldnt suspect that was the issue either.

[Chris B]

We didnt use our cards in Jamaica. His was Bank of America, and Mine was Chase. Both were VISA cards though.



We booked separately. He booked his own flight, I booked mine. I booked our room directly with Gail from Treehouse. So no, I wouldnt suspect that was the issue either.

Well, I'm sure the anti-fraud folks know what the scam is... they just don't know how the scammers selected or got you, or they DO know and keep their powder dry. Our card is protected and administered by the bank (USBank) and their anti-fraud contractor has shut the card down twice in the last 10 years. Neat thing is they shut it down and waited for me to call them... both times. They then asked me about a couple of transactions, which were minor probing types of charges, for a couple of $$. When I asked how these charges triggered the shutdown, they were very guarded and would not tell me. I'm very surprised that you got hit with such a large charge so suddenly... there may have been some minor probing activity leading up to the big score. You guys should ask your CC companies a few questions to see what they might say.