Weird credit card issue that could affect you

[knapplc]

Looks like someone is having some fun with credit cards:

Several Internet complaint boards are filled with comments from credit card customers from coast to coast who have noticed a mysterious charge for about 25 cents on their statements.

The charge shows up on statements as coming from "Adele Services" in Melville, N.Y. There is no business by that name listed in Melville, or registered to any business anywhere in New York, for that matter.

Two theories of what is going on have advanced on message boards and among consumer advocates: Someone is trying to find out whether an illegally obtained credit card number will work before making a bigger charge, or they're trying to rip off tiny amounts from tons of people.

The latter theory has more credibility at the moment. The Better Business Bureau in Louisville reports that, at least so far, those who have been hit with the small charge have yet to get slammed with a bigger charge. The bureau speculates that the number of possible victims could be in the millions.

I'm going to have to check my credit card...

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[StlSluggers]

That is interesting... Thanks!

[Tavish]

I have my own theory. I think there are a bunch of people who bought a pornsite trial membership and are trying to deny it.

[StlSluggers]

I don't know what you're talking about.

[Art Vandelay]

These guys are smart for going after high volume but a small charge. Most people (like myself) probably don't think placing a call to the credit card company is worth getting a $0.25 charge removed.

[StlSluggers]

These guys are smart for going after high volume but a small charge. Most people (like myself) probably don't think placing a call to the credit card company is worth getting a $0.25 charge removed.

I wish I could say I wouldn't...

[Omaha Red Sox]

Pretty clever. Very few would notice it, or care about it. No one would be effected by it so why would anyone investigate?

[Amazinz]

These guys are smart for going after high volume but a small charge. Most people (like myself) probably don't think placing a call to the credit card company is worth getting a $0.25 charge removed.

I wish I could say I wouldn't...

LOL. I have fought with the phone company for less. On principle.

[jlm53089]

Office Space all over again.

[jfg]

Has anybody ever had their paypal account hacked? It happened to me yesterday, luckily only for 55 bucks. Anybody have any horror stories and better yet advice on what to do? I changed my account and everything.