Had a. 01 cent charge on my bank account that stated "for debit verification". My wife and I had recently purchased an outlet store, and are still using our personal checking until we get our biz acct opened, and had recently done biz with a company called gtc wholesale, or something along those lines, so I figured it was them making sure the info I gave them was correct. A couple of weeks later, 11/21, I see another charge in the form of an echeck for $29.95. I knew I had received my GCT order, and had not placed another, so called the number on the echeck. They said it was an adult entertainment billing service, and that they would refund my money. I called my bank, and they suggested I wait the 5-6 biz days to see if they refund, and if not, call back the fraud department. Here's the kicker. The bank advised that these people got my info somewhere, and as a precaution, I should go to a branch, and request a new acct number. Better safe than sorry. THAT is gonna be a major pain in the ass, scuse my French. So, next week, whether I rcv a refund, or not... I'm going to call the fraud dept and ask for an investigation as to how they obtained my info, and from whom. They make me jump through hoops, by God, they're gonna jump through a few, splaining how and where they got my info. And... Luckily... They are located in the US. Murfreesboro, TN, to be exact. So, watch out people. If you see fraudulant activity on your account, make your bank aware immediately, and press them to pursue the matter, even if you are refunded. Hell, I'd pay $29.95 and then some just to not have to go thru the hell that is changing acct numbers. I'll have to get new checks, change all my auto pays, change all my info on file with my mortgage co, and several others, change my profile on numerous vendors I do biz with... We're talking several hours of work here, plus the time I'll waste in the future when dealing with those I forgot to update. These people are getiing your info from someone you did biz with in the past, so we're dealing with 2 bogus businesses, and not just the one who debited on your acct. Stay alert, and good luck.
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