Thieves in the night: they want more than just your Fendi
- posted: 18 Mar. 2008
- scrollcampus@byui.edu
Two weeks ago my credit-card company called me and said they would like to talk with me about some of my recent purchases.
There was a $65 charge that was denied at a gas station across the country.
My bank, Wells Fargo, stopped the transaction, believing it was fraudulent. A day later my same card was charged with $12.45 at Bed Bath and Beyond; again, the card was denied.
A few days later my card was charged online for $10,000 at, once again, Bed Bath and Beyond. After this charge, Wells Fargo immediately contacted me, believing that someone was trying to commit credit card fraud with my information. With the bank’s help, I got a new card.
I am still in shock that I was a victim of credit card fraud. I am grateful for a bank that keeps a watchful eye, but I have been concerned about what I can do differently to keep myself protected.
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has sent a letter to be read to all congregations, which says that “reports of fraud schemes and unwise investments prompt us to again counsel members with respect to prudence in managing one’s financial affairs,” according to deseretnewscom.
Fraud is a problem. I advise you look into your accounts and be cautious in giving out personal information. Otherwise, you, too, might have a bill for $10,000 from Bed Bath and Beyond. 
