I just saw on my checking account statement this morning that someone has used my available balance for purchases (processing).

I immediately checked my purse to make sure I had my card & I did.....the last time I used it was at the new market in Ironshore. I was right there when the card was swiped & saw nothing unusual, but something must have happened SOME WAY, because SOMEONE now has access to charging on my account.

Since the transaction is still pending, I have to wait to see if it goes through & then alert the bank to get the charges reversed....

The big problem here is that you cannot use your international credit for 800 numbers, so it becomes a real challenge to be able to talk to a real person about REAL problems.

I resorted to my bank's "online chat" which I've used twice today to relay the same story, after calling a non 800 number & getting only automated bulshit.....tried pressing 9 & 0 and could NOT get through to a live person to save my soul.

Well, my checking account is now cleaned out & any money deposited in it would be in jepordy unless I get a whole new account card with new number.....

Not so hard in the US, but to do it a Yaad is a totally different story. I would not trust to have the card sent here (did it before & never got it),,,,,so, have to have it sent to the next US guest that is coming for her to bring it down for me (after I check my account tomorrow to see what has transpired).....Nuttin nah easy a Yaad!!

shite...so sorry Cher.

What's the bank? If you'd like I can call and get a "real" phone number for you..... That just SUCKS!