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Credit Card Hacked. Be Careful Warriors

by shawoon98
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My credit card is hacked a few days back. I was surprised when I received my card statement. $97 was taken without my permission. I had to close my card immediately.

Someone/some company called "SYNAPTIC MARKETING, HENDON, AUS" is taking $97.00 from credit cards without permission. It's been reported from many credit card users all over the world.

google the phrase and you'll find thousands of complain.
So, warrior friends, please take care.

Thanks.
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  • Profile picture of the author TopKat22
    Do you have any idea how they got your credit card info?
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    • Profile picture of the author shawoon98
      Originally Posted by TopKat22 View Post

      Do you have any idea how they got your credit card info?
      To be honest, no idea. But before the date, I bought some stuff from tradebit.com (definitely not accusing them).

      But one thing is clear. It wasnt' taken from paypal account.

      Also being spyware in my computer might be a reason.

      These are all assumption. My credit card company asked me to make a written complain. I'll do my best to get the money back.
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    • Profile picture of the author seasoned
      Originally Posted by TopKat22 View Post

      Do you have any idea how they got your credit card info?
      I am going to have to be more careful. I found $100/mont in false charges to my credit cards earlier, and on the 28th a company levied a $2.50 charge against me. I checked and similar things happened to MANY. They specialized in something I have NEVER paid for, and help otthers with something I NEVER pay for.

      Anyway, stealing from credit card accounts is EASY! The first like half dozen numbers can be figured out based on the card(card type, issuing bank, banks branding on the card) They, along with the rest, follow a well documented sequence that is usually used to prevalidate the card. So you have like 1/2 the numbers AUTMATICALLY from the start. Most of the others are likely to be valid. If it weren't for the expiration date, they could just run through them all. Banks may have set periods or months though, which further limit, etc....

      There really should be some kind of triple blind validation method. Apparently, VISA has such a method, but it is rarely used. By triple blind, I mean that the vendor passes the issuer a token generated by a token they get from the issuer, and the purchaser must enter a secret code to the issuer before they will let the vendor get the money. THIS way, the vendor can't just charge the card, data isn't going all over, and the purchaser can't learn the method. ALSO, another can't use the vendors merchant account.

      Steve
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  • Profile picture of the author HomeBlogger
    Most of hackers steal shopping websites databases and that's where they get credit card infos. Make sure that you buy only from encrypted URLs!
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  • Profile picture of the author ShawnSells
    That's really not that unusual. There are card number thieves all over. Recall reading an article in the NYTs a while back about how people in some countries viewed account hacking and card number theft as a viable occupation.
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  • Profile picture of the author Lori Kelly
    Dispute the charge with your bank. They will refund your money. It will take some time, but they will credit your account.
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  • Profile picture of the author Extreme Social Media
    Sorry to hear about the hack. Definitely stay on your credit issuer/bank and maybe even file a police report. The age of technology never ceases to amaze me and what some people will do with it. take care
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  • Profile picture of the author JimmyR
    You think the CC provider would have worked it out by now. I've lost a few credit cards now, and I'm always pretty careful.

    But I've never lost money - the bank calls me up and says

    "are you buying $3k worth of flights in Malaysia"
    "errr... nope"
    "Ok, we are shutting down your card"

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  • Profile picture of the author tamimabraham
    Prevention is better than cure! Never type your credit card information for web payment. First of all write down all of information about credit card (number, cvv, address etc) in a text file. Then store that text file to any private folder or encrypted folder in your PC hard drive. When you need to insert somewhere your credit card information, then just copy and paste them. No spyware/ malware don't crack or hack your information.

    Also, never share your card info in a non encrypted connection.
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  • Profile picture of the author onegoodman
    One time i got a call from my bank telling me my credit card is being used in two state with few minuets different, I find out someone made a replica with all info, I was shocked how can someone has a physical replica of my bank cards.

    You should be so careful who you give your credit info to.
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  • Profile picture of the author JeanneLynn
    Mine was just hacked for $400 from China! I suspect the online gaming accounts that were recently broken into.
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  • Profile picture of the author HarryS
    There have been a few security breaches in the last few months where loads of credit cards have been illegally accessed.

    A few years ago a credit card of mine was accessed on an account I never made a purchase from. The crook bought World Cup tickets in South Africa for over $900. My cc called me to see if I made the purchase, then took it off my card.

    This is the major reason credit cards are better than debit cards. You have more rights with a cc and they don't take the $ directly out of your bank account.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rick88
      Amazing the technological know how that some of these hackers use to make fraudulent purchses. I agree that a credit card is better than a debit card. I have had my bank call me on several occassions when they saw unusual activity on my account. I always thank them for calling and encourage them to keep an eye out for me.

      I have read that porn and gambling sites are more dangerous than holding raw fish bait in a pool of sharks in the ocean. I don't know that to be true but I guess the best advice is to always be as careful as you can with your accounts.
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  • Profile picture of the author WebPen
    Crooks come up with all kinds of creative things to do.

    When I first moved to Cali there were people putting these things in the credit card reader at gas stations. You slide your card in and it lets you pay BUT it also swipes your info.
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    • Profile picture of the author buddynextdoor
      Originally Posted by shawoon98 View Post

      My credit card is hacked a few days back. I was surprised when I received my card statement. $97 was taken without my permission. I had to close my card immediately.

      Someone/some company called "SYNAPTIC MARKETING, HENDON, AUS" is taking $97.00 from credit cards without permission. It's been reported from many credit card users all over the world.

      google the phrase and you'll find thousands of complain.
      So, warrior friends, please take care.

      Thanks.
      Originally Posted by Extreme Social Media View Post

      Sorry to hear about the hack. Definitely stay on your credit issuer/bank and maybe even file a police report. The age of technology never ceases to amaze me and what some people will do with it. take care
      Originally Posted by JimmyR View Post

      You think the CC provider would have worked it out by now. I've lost a few credit cards now, and I'm always pretty careful.

      But I've never lost money - the bank calls me up and says

      "are you buying $3k worth of flights in Malaysia"
      "errr... nope"
      "Ok, we are shutting down your card"

      Fraud protection is a winner
      Originally Posted by tamimabraham View Post

      Prevention is better than cure! Never type your credit card information for web payment. First of all write down all of information about credit card (number, cvv, address etc) in a text file. Then store that text file to any private folder or encrypted folder in your PC hard drive. When you need to insert somewhere your credit card information, then just copy and paste them. No spyware/ malware don't crack or hack your information.

      Also, never share your card info in a non encrypted connection.
      Originally Posted by onegoodman View Post

      One time i got a call from my bank telling me my credit card is being used in two state with few minuets different, I find out someone made a replica with all info, I was shocked how can someone has a physical replica of my bank cards.

      You should be so careful who you give your credit info to.
      Originally Posted by JeanneLynn View Post

      Mine was just hacked for $400 from China! I suspect the online gaming accounts that were recently broken into.
      Originally Posted by HarryS View Post

      There have been a few security breaches in the last few months where loads of credit cards have been illegally accessed.

      A few years ago a credit card of mine was accessed on an account I never made a purchase from. The crook bought World Cup tickets in South Africa for over $900. My cc called me to see if I made the purchase, then took it off my card.

      This is the major reason credit cards are better than debit cards. You have more rights with a cc and they don't take the $ directly out of your bank account.
      Originally Posted by Justin Stowe View Post

      Crooks come up with all kinds of creative things to do.

      When I first moved to Cali there were people putting these things in the credit card reader at gas stations. You slide your card in and it lets you pay BUT it also swipes your info.

      They Looted $1026 from my Credit CARD Yesterday......on 29th November 2012

      Friends I am really Thankful to all of you here for Contributing to This great and sensitive thread....

      I dont know how the thing has happened,I am totally new to this ONLINE Arena,Warrior Forum is my Life's first Destination..from where I have started BUYING ONLINE....for TUTS & Softwares available via WSO.....
      $1026 was used up yesterday ( 29/11/2012 ) for buying at FANSEDGE.com,TOYSRUS.com and FRYS Electronics ....by TOTAL 4 Separate Transactions .......

      I live in INDIA,I dont at all use these sites.......Now How and what should I do ?! My Credit Card is Blocked ( As I complaint about the HEFTY transactions made )

      On 28/11/2012 Wednesday, I purchased two WSO from Warrior Forum
      01 ) CPA Anti Scrubber ( URL is Below )
      http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...y-folds.html#1

      02) Digital Data Publications-Create GURU Quality VIDEOS ( URL is Below )
      http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...ueprint.html#1

      Now I am not at all blaming Warrior Forum or The Owners of the WSO that I bought.....I am trying to provide you my activities blueprint so you guys can teach me and prevent me for FUTURE mishaps and can let me know what would have happened that has ended up with this Hacking ?!.

      On 27/11/2012 ( Tuesday ) I also visited a Well known and respected Toyshop...to buy Couple of Goodies for my Daughter's Birthday ( Her Birthday was on 28/11/2012 Wed ) this shop is located near by to my residence in MUMBAI ( India ).

      So now can any one help me what would have happened ?! Would my details be stolen online while I was using for Online purchases........Or does the reputed Shop that I visited may be possessing some Fraudalent Instrument.......which steals buyers Identities and secrets ?! ( Any Hints ?! )

      This first Hacking experience must not jeopardize my future over here at WARRIOR-FORUM...........As I am purely a Animator,Vfx Artist and Designer... Till now I have earned my livelihood by directly working for companies....as a Employee or Freelancer....( Presently I am Sr.Animator in Reputed Television Network ) and I am really determined to be ONLINE Marketeer and Seller of My Services and Others too.

      Are there any tutorials on Warrior Forum that Teach Security....at its fullest...How should I protect my Credit Card OFFLINE and ONLINE as well ?!

      I do Own a Purchased Version of ANTI-VIRUS "Net Protector 2013 - Total Internet Security....!! Inspite of owning a anti virus .....Still this has happened to me........... ( Should I clear my privacy details of internet and computer and Temporary Files everyday ?! )

      Does inserting those CVV or other details while I was doing my WSO payments.....would have kept my History or some Cookies in my browser accessible to potential HACKERS ?! to hack my computer or Browsers ?! ( I use Google Chrome and Mozilla for Warrior Forum Surfing and Purchasing )

      I have read here in most of the posts a magic word called ........."encrypted URLS" what is that.....

      Specially post by Tamimabraham Says " Prevention is better than cure! Never type your credit card information for web payment. First of all write down all of information about credit card (number, cvv, address etc) in a text file. Then store that text file to any private folder or encrypted folder in your PC hard drive. When you need to insert somewhere your credit card information, then just copy and paste them. No spyware/ malware don't crack or hack your information.

      Also, never share your card info in a non encrypted connection. "

      So can any one explain this process about copying details to encrypted Private Folders etc;....I would request you all to help me...also to TamimAbraham too...if he reads this Thread .....Can he explain more details of it.......can he or anyone from you guys can provide some good tutorials....or urls where we can learn HARDCORE preventions strategies..........?!

      Hey friends will I get back those stolen $1026 from my Credit Card or not ?! What I should do or how should I handle my Credit Card Team...so that I get them solve my problem........ ( I mean Pros and Cons for this Issue while interacting with Credit Card Guys )

      Will I have to Intimate PAYPAL for this forgery.....as I will be getting new Credit Card.......?! Will Paypal Charge me $1 once again for this Changes ?!


      Your help and SUPPORT is very badly required to Men/Women like me...here on Warrior-FORUM.

      Thanks in Advance to you all..........I have been posting on Warrior since past one month when I joined Warrior and War Room.........But I have observed very few answer That I get for all the posting I DO ( Mainly my postings are queries...as I am newbie to your industry...so I try to learn more )or you can say NO REPLIES at all..................Please Friends I expect healthy amount of replies and Postings for this query.........Cause its not me alone.....there are and would be more Warrior users ( Total Freshers ) like me who may end up tangled in these Black Holes of Hackers Please Please Please Save us.

      regards
      BuddyNextDoor
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  • Profile picture of the author Dwight Anthony
    For all you warriors out there, I really do endorse using a very good anti-virus / security firewall program such and Norton internet security or Mcafee.

    On top of that, download a program called Malware bytes and run a full scan every week or two weeks. This will keep the spyware and malware to a minimum.

    If you're on the web with no protection, you're asking to be hacked. Also, be wary of any shady sites and don't visit them. Some can infect you with a click of the mouse.
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  • Profile picture of the author buddynextdoor
    Originally Posted by biggenius View Post

    Use VPN Service for Preventing Identity Theft Like HMA
    Hi there, If I use Hide My Ass! Free Proxy and Privacy Tools - Surf The Web Anonymously is it safe to carry out PAYPAL or Other Credit Card Payments ?! I Hope this is what you meant by VPN Service HMA ?!

    Our sensitive Informations doesnt get leaked while we carry out our tasks like HideMyAss ?!
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  • Profile picture of the author Dazzling Content
    I only use a debit card to make purchases online. At least, the money the thieves can steal from your debit card is only limited to the amount inside my bank account. I make it a point not to leave large amounts of money in my bank account that was linked to my debit card. Every time money arrives at my bank account, I make it a point to move that money to another account where it is safer.

    Also be careful when inputting your credit card details, even on safe sites such as Amazon. Hackers can steal your credit card info through keyloggers. You can use a virtual keyboard when inputting your credit card details, to make it impossible for keyloggers to copy your information. And make sure to have an up-to-date antivirus program and run regular scans!
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  • Profile picture of the author Rbtmarshall
    A VPN wont protect you're identity from being stolen. All that does is spoof your IP address. If an identity thief is after your credit card information, what use do they have for your IP address?


    Think of all the third party middlemen used in many transactions, especially in the make money online market. If you buy a WSO, who does the payment go through before hitting paypal?


    What would happen if clickbank, warriorplus or jvzoo transactions were obtained somehow and used illegally.

    Also look at some of these CPA networks all over, not the established ones like CJ, etc. But the ones who re market other affiliate offers. I remember joining one not too long ago when I first started looking into CPA networks. The scammy ones seem to be those showing up when you try and research CPA netowrks. I got a bunch of random phone calls after that from a few different places, I can only imagine what they may do with the information I sent them when I registered. W9, name address, etc.. pretty much everything to steal my identity.
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  • Profile picture of the author jadodo
    nice piece of information
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    • Profile picture of the author vicdublin
      It is advisable to get a disposable credit/debit cards to shop online especially from untrusted sites. Hope you recover your money.
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  • Profile picture of the author Raydal
    I had two cards that were compromised last year including
    my Paypal Debit. Apart from the inconvenience of getting
    new ones issued I had t chalk it up as part of using a credit
    card. Happens to the best (securest) of us.

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