so. i went to use my card today at the grocery store and it gave me a "not authorized." so i tried to get cash out of the ATM instead, and again, it wouldnt work. upon calling my bank... we'll call it "mank mof mamerica" they told me my card had been canceled, and a new card had been issued over 2 weeks ago.
so after an hour of so of going ballistic about identity theft, i was able to get someone to tell me that a 3rd party, that the bank couldnt disclose to me, had reported my card compromised. the bank proceeded to cancel my card, without notifying me, and sent me a new one... my old would work for 2 weeks, while they sent me the new one.... the new one never came... so after 2 weeks... my card was just turned off... me knowing nothing of the whole process.
so i dont know who canceled my card, and i have none to use until (god willing) wednesday when they are going to "rush" another replacement card to me.
ps. this is my only financial means... i have no other credit cards. UUUGGGGHHHH!
most frustrating part: the first waste of life that i talked to on the phone actually said this to me after i explained my problem:
her: ok sir, now i have to...ask you some security questions [pause]...
to verify you are the card holder... [long pause] ... ok, how may i
help you sir?
me: um..... are you gonna ask me the questions?
her: oh.... oh, yeah i will do that now first.
.....please weather hold up tomorrow for the flickr meetup im going to... i need something fun to happen.
365 - 5.16.09
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Ace Reporter 34 months ago | reply
Thank you for sharing your photograph. I have just used it to illustrate my article "Embezzlement is a betrayal of trust, a theft of money and reputation" on Suite101.com, an on-line magazine. The photo credit is visible when readers hover over the image. The image can be enlarged by clicking on the thumbnail accompanying the article. Alan Simpson
katie.communitysherpa 30 months ago | reply
Thank you for making this a creative commons photo! I really like what you did with the color here! This picture was a perfect fit for a blog I wrote on holiday spending and when and when not to use your debit card. I used it, with attribution to you, of course. We'd love it if you'd take a look at the blog and even possibly comment on your experience.
blog.carringtoncourtcamapts.com/
(I bank with the same bank, and believe me, I know your woes. I had a similar situation occur).
Thanks again!
rightstartlending 29 months ago | reply
Hi there, great photo and thanks for sharing. We used it on our credit card debt relief blog.
Cheers!
hollymcgregor 12 months ago | reply
Thank you for sharing your photo and story... I will be using both in training I am developing for those who are employed to detect and deal with these type of siuations. It is a brilliant piece which can hopefully be used to prevent others from experiencing the same service.