What A Fuk*ed Up Surprise Today....

[Victor]

Got mail from one of my bank checking accounts today with xxxxxxxxxx amount of dollars withdrawn from one of my checking accounts three different times in the last few days. Anyone ever have that happen to them? I`ll take care of everything tomorrow morning and will not be liable for anything, but what pisses me off is I have to close that particular checking account and move the money to a new checking account. I hate scumball MOTHER FUK*ERS!

[bigsportsguy2006]

yup, happened to me before too ...

they donated 10 bucks to the red cross (im guessing to find out if it would work and make it not suspicious).

then bought 3 things for 100 each online.

then tried to western union 4,000 to someone in italy.

of course i reported it all as fraud and the charges were reversed ... the only thing is i felt kinda bad having to tell the red cross the $10 was fraud and to give me my damn money back lol

[Gerk]

Originally Posted by Victor

Got mail from one of my bank checking accounts today with xxxxxxxxxx amount of dollars withdrawn from one of my checking accounts three different times in the last few days. Anyone ever have that happen to them? I`ll take care of everything tomorrow morning and will not be liable for anything, but what pisses me off is I have to close that particular checking account and move the money to a new checking account. I hate scumball MOTHER FUK*ERS!

Is it Wells Fargo?

Just curious because I had someone send me a fake link to a Wells Fargo account the other day that said I had unusual activity on my account. I clicked on it because it looked and looks very genuine. When I called them, they said it wasn't from them

Now I have a fraud alert on my SSN because of it. I feel your pain literally. Thankfully, I called right away to check it out and got the alert on my SSN before any damage could be done.


They said they've had a ton of them lately.

[RanPicks]

happened to my gf, but that has basically made me revert back to using solely credit card... better protection under credit card laws...

[walk066]

Originally Posted by Victor

Got mail from one of my bank checking accounts today with xxxxxxxxxx amount of dollars withdrawn from one of my checking accounts three different times in the last few days. Anyone ever have that happen to them? I`ll take care of everything tomorrow morning and will not be liable for anything, but what pisses me off is I have to close that particular checking account and move the money to a new checking account. I hate scumball MOTHER FUK*ERS!

I work for a local bank and I will tell you because this is your checking account it might take longer to get your funds if they do return them. It's so much easier to have someone steal your credit card because the funds will be returned much quicker without too much work.

However, I feel your pain. I had my credit card number stolen a few months ago at a local restaurant and luckily I caught it a couple days later. They only charged a little bit, but still pissed me off.

[walk066]

Originally Posted by Gerk

Is it Wells Fargo?

Just curious because I had someone send me a fake link to a Wells Fargo account the other day that said I had unusual activity on my account. I clicked on it because it looked and looks very genuine. When I called them, they said it wasn't from them

Now I have a fraud alert on my SSN because of it. I feel your pain literally. Thankfully, I called right away to check it out and got the alert on my SSN before any damage could be done.


They said they've had a ton of them lately.

This is very common. The websites look real and most people will fall victim because they think it's legit. Most of the time they request your account number, but the bank already knows your account number.

I'm guessing 99% of banks will call you if there is an issue to be discussed rather than an email.

GL Gerk.

[Ron Mexico]

Sorry Victor...... Dr Bills are killin me

[MCP313]

Never ever click a link through an email. Just go straight to the site in question or call the company directly.

I get Paypal/BOA/Chase emails all the time and whether I think they are fraud or not I dont open them.

[Victor]

Thanks for the responses guys! Gerk the bank is American State Bank. Ron Mexico lol. What`s weird is I never use my checking accounts on line for anything and never got an email from my bank or any other bank. I`m thinking it`s a local person doing this that works at a grocery store, restaurant, etc. I wonder if the bank will tell me this morning what person/persons or company/companies name made those withdraws. lol

[HAMILROCK]

happen to by sister with her chequing account...they were doing wire transfers to another account, they got about $1000....the bank actually called my sister and told her something is not looking right...they suspended the account and apparntley they tried two more times...they refunded all her money...

[Victor]

Originally Posted by HAMILROCK

happen to by sister with her chequing account...they were doing wire transfers to another account, they got about $1000....the bank actually called my sister and told her something is not looking right...they suspended the account and apparntley they tried two more times...they refunded all her money...

That`s what I`m going to be looking for this morning! The account is now drained and I want my money back! Thanks HAMILROCK!

[Victor]

It`s all cleared up now except for the places where they got product. They are screwed. Someone got my checking account number and made checks with a different name, address, city & state. It was forgery at it`s best. I will get my money back!

Here`s the 3 checks they wrote and the amount of each one.

Home Depot....New Jersey $7,444.77
Home Depot....Philadelphia $6,935.64
Sears....Cleveland $1,141.48

Total....$14,491.89

[walk066]

Originally Posted by Victor

It`s all cleared up now except for the places where they got product. They are screwed. Someone got my checking account number and made checks with a different name, address, city & state. It was forgery at it`s best. I will get my money back!

Here`s the 3 checks they wrote and the amount of each one.

Home Depot....New Jersey $7,444.77
Home Depot....Philadelphia $6,935.64
Sears....Cleveland $1,141.48

Total....$14,491.89

Can I borrow some cash?

Although PB is close to two locations, he prefers food establishments.