Get ready to take all this in. So today I went with some buddies out to a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees game. They are minor league, but still a good game. We went early as they had a charity auction and autograph event. All is well until "ring ring" comes from my pocket from my cell phone.
"Sir, someone has your credit card number then. I'm going to cancel your account to prevent anymore false charges. You'll receive a new card with a new number in 5-7 business days."
Just like that I'm protected..bam. Go Fernando. Which is going to be a pain in the behind as I'll have to change all my recurring billing charges to the new number. So when I get home I did some research and again found that I'm not alone..
Been charged to my credit card account 39.62, two times since last billing statement. These charges were never made or given authority to use my credit card account number..
I have a charge on my bank account from PAY-MEDMEDIA.COM 8883654621. Who are they?
So like yeah whatever, I got a new number it's cool. No harm done really.
Someone is trying to take over my life, whatever!
But now it gets so much better. I stop to get the mail on the way back to my house. I notice a letter addressed to me. The return address is:
Parked At: 108 N Market Lancaster,PA
So now someone is driving my car and getting me tickets and also charging $39.62 to my credit card. Great!
Not another Shameless Hookups, please tell me no! Finally I get to talk to Fernando who tells me that they have possible fraudulent charges they would like to review with me. As of today I had a charge post to my account for:"Welcome to Bank of America Card Fraud Services, Please stay on the line for the next available agent..."
"Why no Fernando, I did not make such a purchase."$39.62-PAY-MEDMEDIA.COM
"Sir, someone has your credit card number then. I'm going to cancel your account to prevent anymore false charges. You'll receive a new card with a new number in 5-7 business days."
Just like that I'm protected..bam. Go Fernando. Which is going to be a pain in the behind as I'll have to change all my recurring billing charges to the new number. So when I get home I did some research and again found that I'm not alone..
Been charged to my credit card account 39.62, two times since last billing statement. These charges were never made or given authority to use my credit card account number..
I have a charge on my bank account from PAY-MEDMEDIA.COM 8883654621. Who are they?
So like yeah whatever, I got a new number it's cool. No harm done really.
Someone is trying to take over my life, whatever!
But now it gets so much better. I stop to get the mail on the way back to my house. I notice a letter addressed to me. The return address is:
Lancaster? I was there with my friend to get his new car, but I didn't drive or anything. What the heck do they want with me?City of Lancaster Municipal Building
Violation Date: 6/24/09A Parking Violation was placed on your vehicle; The details of the ticket are listed below indicating a violation of the parking or traffic regulation violation and directing you to submit the minimum fee within 15 days.
Parked At: 108 N Market Lancaster,PA
Ok first off, 6/24/09 was a Wednesday. I work on Wednesday's. How did my car end up in Lancaster? That's a good 85 miles away from where I work. WTF! I would assume they just have the wrong license plate #. I guess I just have to call them and dispute it. I would LOL if I have to go to court to dispute $20.As of 7/12/09 You have failed to comply with the above instructions; Therefore you are hereby notified that since you did not submit the minimum fee you will now be required to pay a $20.00 fee, in person or by mail, no later than 8/2/09 or further actions will be taken before a local magistrate.
So now someone is driving my car and getting me tickets and also charging $39.62 to my credit card. Great!