JimH wrote:
"Eisboch" wrote in message
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Just got a call from Mrs.E. Seems someone got a hold of one of her
credit card numbers and ordered themselves a $3000.00 laptop from
Bestbuy.com.

Something must have tripped a flag because Bestbuy called her and asked if
she had placed the order. They then cancelled the order and recommended
that Mrs.E. call the credit card company, cancel the card and have a new
one issued, which she did.

I wonder if they can track who placed the order, since it was apparently
done on-line.
I also wonder what flags them to call and confirm the order.

You have to be careful out there.

Eisboch


Best thing to do now is for your wife to file an alert with the 3 credit
reporting agencies.



I filed the fraud alert when I had the credit checks written. It was a
minor inconvenience for us when we tried to take advantage of a no
interest purchase, but well worth it not to have to have a big time ID
theft. The fraud alert will result in them turning down your credit the
first time, you will then need to talk the credit mgr. and have him
review your ID.