Life lesson - In case you're not aware
I'll relate my recent experience for those of you that are unaware of some "new" policy with credit cards. We made a recent trip from our home in the Dallas area to Carlsbad N.M. These transaction...
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Mr.Mark wrote:
Yep, it's happened to us too. I used to get embarrassed but now it seems normal. I will call the CC company immediately right there to get it straightened out. I'm sure the clerk is amazed sometimes that the card will now work.
The part I hate is when the CC will re-issue a new card because of the CC number being compromised at a retailer (not our fault). The CC company will 'next day' a new CC where ever we are. Sometimes things just happen.
MM.
If they don't reissue a new card then the old card (or number) that is in the hands of thieves, stays valid.
