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meatman
09-09-2014, 08:54
http://online.wsj.com/articles/home-depot-confirms-data-breach-1410209720


I found out yesterday when the Microsoft store called to confirm if I had placed an order. I didn't, but the charges were pending on my Amex. Microsoft store cancelled the fraudulent order and I called Amex to get a new card.

Check your credit card accounts for fraud, it looks pretty widespread!
CHA-LEE
09-09-2014, 09:26
Cash is king.............. This situation is just one reason why I always pay things with cash.
smokeyradio
09-09-2014, 13:02
Checked and changed Pwd. I always go out with protection.
Great-Kazoo
09-09-2014, 13:56
Cash is king.............. This situation is just one reason why I always pay things with cash.

Another educated consumer. [word]
RblDiver
09-09-2014, 14:57
You should get one of those new iPhones, you can put your credit cards right on the phone and pay by tapping! Your data will be super duper secure, it's not like the iCloud has ever been hacked before...
fitz19d
09-09-2014, 15:34
Cash is PITA, credit your protected. I don't understand why anyone keeps debit cards except maybe to access ATM.
68Charger
09-09-2014, 16:54
Cash is PITA, credit your protected. I don't understand why anyone keeps debit cards except maybe to access ATM.

^^ this

I've bought things online, only way to pay "cash" is a PO money order... what a PITA, AMEX has been fantastic- I get instant notification if there is a charge without my card present, or if it goes over limits I set... in the event of fraud, I'm not responsible.

I have used cards for decades without any incident because I am careful and watch my accounts (and have reporting setup, and use and change passwords regularly)

Like anything else, your security is your responsibility- even if it's technical...
trlcavscout
09-09-2014, 20:13
A couple guys at work have gotten hit for small purchases lately probably from this so watch the $10-$20 stuff.
Irving
09-09-2014, 21:26
A couple guys at work have gotten hit for small purchases lately probably from this so watch the $10-$20 stuff.

Just checked. Looks like I have to cut up my wife's card. Because she spends too damn much.