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hbugal
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And the plot thickens..UPDATE #2!!!!
Early last week, while paying my Chase Credit Card Bill, I noticed some activity on the card. Neither myself or DH ever use this card (we transferred a balance to take advantage of the 0 interest and the card has never been used for anything else) so i was pretty shocked to see that there was no available credit on the card...
I call the credit card company and they had some new charges on the card but couldnt give me too much information b/c the charges were still pending..They cancelled the card and referred the account to their fraud department...
A couple of days later DH receives information regarding the account that he opened with FedEx..I call FedEx and find out that someone used that card to open up the account..again they referred it to the Fraud Department and they told us to disregard any invoices that we may receive in the future..
Today there is a FedEx envelope on the steps addressed to DH. It is not an unusual occurrence so I didnt think anything of it at first...DH opens up the FedEx envelope and inside is an additional envelope with his name in the return address..(like he mailed something to someone and it was returned) The letter was addressed to one EYOB Mathias Lemme...and inside was a check made out to Lemme in the amount of $5000.
This is so bizarre...
Next Im going to find out that Ive won the Lottery of Guana and that Ive gotten that job that I can make $10,000 per month just sitting at home...
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UPDATE #2 BELOW
Message edited 3/27/2008 4:07:32 PM.
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Re: And the plot thickens..
 very bizzare.
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| Posted 3/25/08 9:54 PM |
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Phyl
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Re: And the plot thickens..
 What was that check all about??
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| Posted 3/25/08 9:56 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: And the plot thickens..
Posted by Phyl
What was that check all about??
I have know idea..I dont know what I should do..who do you call for this type of thing???
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| Posted 3/25/08 10:00 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: And the plot thickens..
Posted by hbugal
Posted by Phyl
What was that check all about??
I have know idea..I dont know what I should do..who do you call for this type of thing???
Can he find out from Fed Ex who sent it? Is there a tracking number?
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| Posted 3/25/08 10:01 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: And the plot thickens..
Posted by Mssissy
Posted by hbugal
Posted by Phyl
What was that check all about??
I have know idea..I dont know what I should do..who do you call for this type of thing???
Can he find out from Fed Ex who sent it? Is there a tracking number?
Well technically he sent it...
The account was opened up in his name using our credit card...the account was opened up online. The only thing they might be able to tell us is where exactly it was originally sent from...since FedEx obviously didnt pick it up at our house.
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| Posted 3/25/08 10:05 PM |
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MrsPornStar
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Re: And the plot thickens..
Wow... that is so odd. My guess is that it's one of those bad scam checks that will bounce if you cash it.
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| Posted 3/25/08 10:06 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: And the plot thickens..
Posted by MrsPornStar
Wow... that is so odd. My guess is that it's one of those bad scam checks that will bounce if you cash it.
I would have to agree..so what do you think happened...EYOB mathias lemme chickened out and sent the package back?
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| Posted 3/25/08 10:07 PM |
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Phyl
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Re: And the plot thickens..
Posted by hbugal
Posted by MrsPornStar
Wow... that is so odd. My guess is that it's one of those bad scam checks that will bounce if you cash it.
I would have to agree..so what do you think happened...EYOB mathias lemme chickened out and sent the package back?
Did the check get written with funds that were charged to your Credit card?
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| Posted 3/25/08 10:32 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: And the plot thickens..
Posted by Phyl
Posted by hbugal
Posted by MrsPornStar
Wow... that is so odd. My guess is that it's one of those bad scam checks that will bounce if you cash it.
I would have to agree..so what do you think happened...EYOB mathias lemme chickened out and sent the package back?
Did the check get written with funds that were charged to your Credit card?
Thank goodness NO...
We transferred balances over to that card to take advantage of 0% interest for 1 year and there really wasnt that much left on the card credit wise....but they seemed to know exactly how much was left on the card b/c they charged the exact amount left on the card...it was very calculated. What is additionally odd is that the card is in my name..it's not a joint account..DH just has a card on the account. BUT both of those cards are still attached to the original form that we got when I opened the card...
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| Posted 3/25/08 10:48 PM |
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Phyl
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Re: And the plot thickens..
Posted by hbugal
Posted by Phyl
Posted by hbugal
Posted by MrsPornStar
Wow... that is so odd. My guess is that it's one of those bad scam checks that will bounce if you cash it.
I would have to agree..so what do you think happened...EYOB mathias lemme chickened out and sent the package back?
Did the check get written with funds that were charged to your Credit card?
Thank goodness NO...
We transferred balances over to that card to take advantage of 0% interest for 1 year and there really wasnt that much left on the card credit wise....but they seemed to know exactly how much was left on the card b/c they charged the exact amount left on the card...it was very calculated. What is additionally odd is that the card is in my name..it's not a joint account..DH just has a card on the account. BUT both of those cards are still attached to the original form that we got when I opened the card...
So wierd! I would let Fed Ex know that you got that package!
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| Posted 3/25/08 10:50 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: And the plot thickens..
Posted by Phyl
Posted by hbugal
Posted by Phyl
Posted by hbugal
Posted by MrsPornStar
Wow... that is so odd. My guess is that it's one of those bad scam checks that will bounce if you cash it.
I would have to agree..so what do you think happened...EYOB mathias lemme chickened out and sent the package back?
Did the check get written with funds that were charged to your Credit card?
Thank goodness NO...
We transferred balances over to that card to take advantage of 0% interest for 1 year and there really wasnt that much left on the card credit wise....but they seemed to know exactly how much was left on the card b/c they charged the exact amount left on the card...it was very calculated. What is additionally odd is that the card is in my name..it's not a joint account..DH just has a card on the account. BUT both of those cards are still attached to the original form that we got when I opened the card...
So wierd! I would let Fed Ex know that you got that package!
I'll do that tomorrow...but here's the thing..if that is some type of scam they are doing it in my DHs name right??? Shouldnt we file a police report or something?
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| Posted 3/25/08 11:08 PM |
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Phyl
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Re: And the plot thickens..
Posted by hbugal
Posted by Phyl
Posted by hbugal
Posted by Phyl
Posted by hbugal
Posted by MrsPornStar
Wow... that is so odd. My guess is that it's one of those bad scam checks that will bounce if you cash it.
I would have to agree..so what do you think happened...EYOB mathias lemme chickened out and sent the package back?
Did the check get written with funds that were charged to your Credit card?
Thank goodness NO...
We transferred balances over to that card to take advantage of 0% interest for 1 year and there really wasnt that much left on the card credit wise....but they seemed to know exactly how much was left on the card b/c they charged the exact amount left on the card...it was very calculated. What is additionally odd is that the card is in my name..it's not a joint account..DH just has a card on the account. BUT both of those cards are still attached to the original form that we got when I opened the card...
So wierd! I would let Fed Ex know that you got that package!
I'll do that tomorrow...but here's the thing..if that is some type of scam they are doing it in my DHs name right??? Shouldnt we file a police report or something?
I would ask fed ex if they heard of a scam like this before!
Maybe it's called the stupid scam, because they sent you the check from your own account that was set up fraudulently!
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Re: And the plot thickens..
frankly, this whole story sounds a bit frightening. the fact that one acct was created, and another was hacked is a sign that the identity thief might have more info on you than you know.
I'd notify every creditor (credit cards, mortgage bank, savings/ checking, retirement accts) of this situation, and ask them to flag your acct for activity. I'd also notify the three credit reporting agencies.
I'd also hire a credit protection agency to work on this and file a police report. there is obvious illegal activity. who knows what crazy scams are out there these days.... I think a credit protection agency and the police would be your best bet to get to the bottom of this....
good luck!
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Re: And the plot thickens..
Holy crap
I would call Fed-Ex and see if they can track down where it was sent and by whom.
Also I would go to all three of the Credit Reporting Agencies and pull your and DH's Credit report ASAP. Put a fraud alert on all 3.
You can do this yourself
www.equifax.com
www.experian.com
www.transunion.com
I had to do something similar for my Uncle. Now if someone tries to open any new credit they cant' do it instantly....they will have to mail in proof etc. It's a PITA but well worth it. Also check your other CC and such to make sure they didn't get that info either. It may be wise to cancel the old cards and get new ones. Sorry you are going through this.
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hbugal
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Re: And the plot thickens..
Posted by wannabemom
frankly, this whole story sounds a bit frightening. the fact that one acct was created, and another was hacked is a sign that the identity thief might have more info on you than you know.
I'd notify every creditor (credit cards, mortgage bank, savings/ checking, retirement accts) of this situation, and ask them to flag your acct for activity. I'd also notify the three credit reporting agencies.
I'd also hire a credit protection agency to work on this and file a police report. there is obvious illegal activity. who knows what crazy scams are out there these days.... I think a credit protection agency and the police would be your best bet to get to the bottom of this....
good luck!
Thanks for the info...So far our credit hasnt been compromised but you are right..how much other information do they have???? It wouldnt be as weird if we actually used this card...but we've actually never used it except the transfer checks..and it's a Chase card!!!
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| Posted 3/25/08 11:45 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: And the plot thickens..UPDATED BELOW
Well received another package in the mail today...
Apparently Elizabeth Yano wasnt around to accept her package either. I cant see why not it was a check for $3000!!!!
I called FedEx and the credit bureaus....
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Re: And the plot thickens..UPDATED BELOW
Did your DH fall for a Nigerian scam?
Or someone with your credit card info got involved in a scam.
I'd certainly be filing a report and calling the credit bureaus.
I hope everything is reversed soon and you get out of this mess quickly and painlessly.
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Re: And the plot thickens..UPDATED BELOW
Wow. That is scary. Hope it all gets worked out soon. Very strange....
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| Posted 3/26/08 7:34 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: And the plot thickens..UPDATED BELOW
Posted by babymakes3
Did your DH fall for a Nigerian scam?
Or someone with your credit card info got involved in a scam.
I'd certainly be filing a report and calling the credit bureaus.
I hope everything is reversed soon and you get out of this mess quickly and painlessly.
No most definitely not...So far it appears that they only have the info on this one credit card. What is truly so bizarre is that we have never used these cards other than transferring balances from higher interest cards and that was by transfer checks...
Basically what it seems like is that someone else is involved in a Nigerian Scam and has been using my DH info as his alias...
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Re: And the plot thickens..UPDATED BELOW
what the heck???
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Re: And the plot thickens..UPDATED BELOW
wow that's strage and very scary. Definately make sure you notify every card company, your bank and the credit bureaus. Keep a close eye one everything for a while too.
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Re: And the plot thickens..UPDATED BELOW
here's my suspicion.....
your card # was stolen by a very stupid criminal....
he set-up a fed ex acct with your card... but I suspect he accidentally wrote your address as BOTH the shipping and billing addresses...... what a moron.
well, someone will likely catch the guy soon... so that's a positive note!
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| Posted 3/26/08 8:46 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: And the plot thickens..UPDATED BELOW
Posted by wannabemom
here's my suspicion.....
your card # was stolen by a very stupid criminal....
he set-up a fed ex acct with your card... but I suspect he accidentally wrote your address as BOTH the shipping and billing addresses...... what a moron.
well, someone will likely catch the guy soon... so that's a positive note!
Well what is happening is that these packages are being returned-to-sender. Because we are the "sender" we are getting the packages back. Apparently the people who are suppose to receive the packages are sending them back!!!!
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| Posted 3/26/08 9:18 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: And the plot thickens..UPDATED BELOW
So now today I get the invoice from FedEx....
$2500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So now I have a list of all of the people this guy sent packages to. Would you see if you can get the #s and call these people????
He sent out something around 80 packages under this account!!!!!! Ive got quite the list of names!!!!
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