I checked my online-banking statement today and there was a charge of $4.93 from BRENDA AND ASSOCIATES in Florida. I knew I had not used my card the day of the charge because I was home all day and did not purchase anything online. I googled "Brenda and Associates" and found that many other people have experienced this fraudulent charge of $4.93 on their accounts.
I tried calling the number that was provided on my bank statement (352-350-7634), but the number was "no-longer in service." So, I called my bank and cancelled my card, and now I have to wait another 2 weeks before I get a new one.
I know it's only $4.93, but I didn't want any further charges to be made. After reviewing all of my charges, I found another charge back in February for $4.93. It seems these people withdraw small amounts, months apart from one another, in attempts to not be discovered.
My bank told me there was nothing I could really do about it, other than get a new card. Does anyone know how we can get these people in trouble? They are obviously making big bucks if they are doing it to multiple people.
Proves how important it really is to CHECK YOUR CHARGES ON A REGULAR BASIS. If I hadn't have caught this, who knows how long it would have gone on for.
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