Comments on: Attended TRAFFIC or DomainFest? Scrutinize your bank account!

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:04:35 +0000

CHECK CRD PURCHASE 10/27 GLO’S DRY CL $500.00

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:58:24 +0000

@Sam, it was a dry cleaner in Dallas, Texas

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:36:18 +0000

@Ron, same happened to me a few months back. What was the state the dry cleaner was located in, or name of company. There my be more here to unlock, and it may relate to all of us in the industry. I have a hunch.

By: Acro

Acro — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:32:46 +0000

Just today!

By: npcomplete

npcomplete — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:12:51 +0000

I agree with Shane, cash is safer in Vegas than credit. I live in Vegas. After having fraudulent charges twice in the last few months after trips to Blockbuster and the grocery store, I converted to cash.

Oh… one more piece of advice for Vegas: Get a Concealed Carry Permit, and carry (legally) everywhere you go.

By: Stian Eng Holtet

Stian Eng Holtet — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:20:27 +0000

We’ve had incidents of card skimmers set up on Norwegian ATMs as well. They’re pretty easy to spot though, if you’re aware that they are around.

Good thing your bank reversed the transactions without any more hassle.

By: stephen douglas

stephen douglas — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:48:20 +0000

Nice article, and important for people on trips.

I found that everytime I attended a conference ANYWHERE, or travel and then login using the hotel’s wifi, my Paypal credit card starts getting small charges, usually less than $20, but unauthorized and they start adding up quick.

I HATE trying to get a new card issued, but that’s the process. I think that some criminal element has figured out how to take advantage of travelers at hotels, whether it’s in Vegas or anywhere. The next time I travel, I will use AmEX traveler checks, or cash, or some throw away debit card. NEVER use your personal/business credit cards while on the road. Too many ripoff opportunities.

Sorry you had to experience this, Theo. It really sucks and robs you of your valuable time, and makes you wonder just how much more of your ID is in the criminal’s hands.

good luck

By: Francois

Francois — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:56:22 +0000

Hey Theo, sorry, I forgot you to thank you for the chocolates!

They were delicious, too bad the card did no longer work when I entered at Cartier to buy me this new Rolex.

PS: Most serious, the last time I had my CC stollen and used in the net I not even go to the police, you cannot imagine the headaches, the first suspect was me!? A true pain… And apparently that’s the way think happen here. Consumers are really less protected than merchants in France.

By: Anunt

Anunt — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:17:29 +0000

I always have unauthorized charges almost every time i am in Vegas…i thought this was just happening to me, but i guess it’s happening to everybody!

By: Shane

Shane — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:21:10 +0000

Vegas is the only place that cash is safer than credit. PS you missed a hell of a good time the night you had to leave