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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bshpilot wrote:
the only reason the bank (or cc company) is calling is out of concern for themselves.
the card holder is not liable for charges they didn't create.
To me it's not just who is liable. I am always concerned if someone steals my credit card info and makes purchases under my name? Anything that concerns my credit card company concerns me too. I figure it's a partnership and they are not only looking out for themselves but for me too.
I know what a hassle it is to try and reestablish my identity and restore my credit because if it's stolen, my credit will suffer, at least in the short run. Sometimes it takes a couple of years to accomplish it too. I'd rather not have that hassle.
