Credit Card info stolen

[JohnGabriel]

Today the bank notifies me that credit card information stored at a third party location was compromised and they had to issue me a new card. There wasnt enough stolen to use the card, there were no extra charges. They tell me only the last for digits of the account plus my name/address and expiration date was stolen.

They wouldnt tell me which company was hacked, somehow their privacy is more important than mine. Its a card I use only online, I used it at Blizzard, Netflix, Amazon.com, ISBoxer, and a couple other software companies. Pretty sure its a big company, not one of the small ones.

I just thought I would mention it, just in case it was Blizzard that was hacked, so you all can keep an eye on your cards.

[zenga]

While it may have nothing to do with it, there is an old known scam where someone steals your credit card info, it's stored into a db, and when they want to use it (can be a long time after it's stolen), they call you to verify if it's still active. They obviously pretend taking care of your privacy, and mention only the last numbers. Meanwhile you think you've been taken care off and don't take any action, and they go to party with you cc.

Just saying, as it sounds really weird that they would call you but don't mention the name of the company. I've had a (legit) call from BCC (company that takes care of all cc's in Belgium) where they tell me that might card might have been abused for gaming purposes. They explained me how to verify it and how to file a complaint. Reason was that I used the card at a couple of online gameshops, and they specifically mentioned which ones were suspicious. I was good in the end though, and it might be just a difference practice up in the US where they are not allowed to do this.

[MiRai]

Just saying, as it sounds really weird that they would call you but don't mention the name of the company.

it might be just a difference practice up in the US where they are not allowed to do this.
http://consumerist.com/2012/04/visa-wont-tell-customers-which-company-compromised-his-credit-card-for-fear-of-retaliation.html

[zenga]

http://consumerist.com/2012/04/visa-wont-tell-customers-which-company-compromised-his-credit-card-for-fear-of-retaliation.html

The banking industry keeps surprising me. The worst part is that they keep getting away with it. I'm by no means a violent person (unless you nick my beer or smokes), but the only real solution I see is line them all up and shoot them one by one. Or put 20k volt on their nuts.

[MiRai]

The banking industry keeps surprising me. The worst part is that they keep getting away with it. I'm by no means a violent person (unless you nick my beer or smokes), but the only real solution I see is line them all up and shoot them one by one. Or put 20k volt on their nuts.
I couldn't agree more.

[Khatovar]

My husband just had to cancel his card last week because someone was making purchases through his EA account. Not sure if that's one of the companies you used and probably not related at all, but on the off chance...

[shadowlord633]

if you sell any accounts be sure to delete any credit card info. I just got an account from a classmate and it still had 3 credit cards still stored in it. Good thing i'm honest :)

[zenga]

if you sell any accounts be sure to delete any credit card info. I just bought an account and it still had 3 credit cards still stored in it. Good thing i'm honest :)

1. Selling & buying accounts is violating the ToS, both of WoW and this site.
2. You need a code on the backside of that card when you make a purchase, and on top of that part of the stored credit card number is obfuscated.

[JohnGabriel]

1. Selling & buying accounts is violating the ToS, both of WoW and this site.
2. You need a code on the backside of that card when you make a purchase, and on top of that part of the stored credit card number is obfuscated.

He cant read the card number but could probably buy Blizzard stuff or additional game time from the stored card.

[zenga]

He cant read the card number but could probably buy Blizzard stuff or additional game time from the stored card.

Don't you guys have a 3 digit number on the back of the cards in the US that you have to put in to confirm every order online? That number is the extra security check and is never stored online.

[MiRai]

Don't you guys have a 3 digit number on the back of the cards in the US that you have to put in to confirm every order online? That number is the extra security check and is never stored online.
We do and I'm not entirely certain if it is stored on some sites or not. Most of the time it isn't stored but, for some reason I think Amazon stores them. If they do, there must be others as well.

[JohnGabriel]

Don't you guys have a 3 digit number on the back of the cards in the US that you have to put in to confirm every order online? That number is the extra security check and is never stored online.

The security number is required by some stores as an additional form of fraud protection, but not every store requires it so I am guessing its optional for the visa/mc processing center.

[alcattle]

We do and I'm not entirely certain if it is stored on some sites or not. Most of the time it isn't stored but, for some reason I think Amazon stores them. If they do, there must be others as well.

I know Amazon does not ask for the code, I use 1-click ordering and it just put the order through. Still not as paranoid as some are about my CC info. ? just me? Let them take my $42.50 net worth

[Khatovar]

Been a while since I was the one actually ordering anything, but I think Steam might not require the 3-digit code either.