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Orgazmo · 01-06-2009, 03:31 PM

Ya, I was never charged in the first place either. Didn't notice that until yesterday.

Noticed 2 days ago, I had 2 weird charges on my main card (the one I use to buy everything). The first was charged 1/2 from "Croll Associates" for $11.89. No idea what this is. Calling the phone number listed took me to an automated voicemail...like, one of those that says in a robot voice, "you have reached the voice mailbox of *insert phone number here*". I googled the name and found nothing. On this note, there's a tiny chance this is a legit charge. What is it a charge for? I have no idea. And I have no email receipt for anything from that company or that dollar amount. And the charge states the company is in California. Maybe I drunkenly ordered something and didn't get a confirmation email? Probably not.

The 2nd charge was made on 1/3 for $7.50 from "Photodepot". Googling this charge, I found that a shitload of people have experienced the same thing. Some claim that it's a fishing type deal...a small charge to see if you do anything about it. If you don't, a larger charge will show up hoping that you don't catch that as well. Calling the number associated with this charge led to a disconnected number.

I called the bank. They couldn't do anything to help me to remove charges and whatnot without me going in. Since the closest branch is > 60 minutes away, it just isn't worth it. Ya, I need to change banks. I closed the card to fix the problem.

...then something [that I hope is] astronomically coincidental happened. I checked my Sony card (which has been used maybe 5 times since I opened it over a year ago) and it had a bullshit $7.20 charge on it. The charge was from a store called "GETNEWTHINGS" (or something). Googling it led to another list of people with the same charge (this list much longer than the "Photodepot" list).

Obviously this freaked me the fuck out. Is my identity stolen? a;lkdsjf;alkdsfj!?

I ran a credit report and confirmed there are no weird cards in my name. Also checked a different card I have (opened in college for a free pizza or something, never used) and confirmed it has a 0 balance.

I'm currently e-disputing the $7.20 charge on the Sony Card and keeping very fucking close tabs on all of my accounts.

That's my tale.

01-06-2009, 03:31 PM	#36 (permalink)
Orgazmo COME ON YOU YANKS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 15,732 Internets: 311447	Ya, I was never charged in the first place either. Didn't notice that until yesterday. Noticed 2 days ago, I had 2 weird charges on my main card (the one I use to buy everything). The first was charged 1/2 from "Croll Associates" for $11.89. No idea what this is. Calling the phone number listed took me to an automated voicemail...like, one of those that says in a robot voice, "you have reached the voice mailbox of insert phone number here". I googled the name and found nothing. On this note, there's a tiny chance this is a legit charge. What is it a charge for? I have no idea. And I have no email receipt for anything from that company or that dollar amount. And the charge states the company is in California. Maybe I drunkenly ordered something and didn't get a confirmation email? Probably not. The 2nd charge was made on 1/3 for $7.50 from "Photodepot". Googling this charge, I found that a shitload of people have experienced the same thing. Some claim that it's a fishing type deal...a small charge to see if you do anything about it. If you don't, a larger charge will show up hoping that you don't catch that as well. Calling the number associated with this charge led to a disconnected number. I called the bank. They couldn't do anything to help me to remove charges and whatnot without me going in. Since the closest branch is > 60 minutes away, it just isn't worth it. Ya, I need to change banks. I closed the card to fix the problem. ...then something [that I hope is] astronomically coincidental happened. I checked my Sony card (which has been used maybe 5 times since I opened it over a year ago) and it had a bullshit $7.20 charge on it. The charge was from a store called "GETNEWTHINGS" (or something). Googling it led to another list of people with the same charge (this list much longer than the "Photodepot" list). Obviously this freaked me the fuck out. Is my identity stolen? a;lkdsjf;alkdsfj!? I ran a credit report and confirmed there are no weird cards in my name. Also checked a different card I have (opened in college for a free pizza or something, never used) and confirmed it has a 0 balance. I'm currently e-disputing the $7.20 charge on the Sony Card and keeping very fucking close tabs on all of my accounts. That's my tale.