Someone used my credit card without my card

Here’s what happened

Photo by Ryan Born on Unsplash

Every couple of years, depending on where you are from, you need to renew your passport…that is if you would like to travel without any issues. One day when I was cleaning up my folders, I noticed that mine was expired. So I did the next thing needed and booked an appointment with my embassy so I can renew it.

All fine and dandy. No issues. Went in got all my papers checked, got a picture taken. Arranged for my new one to be sent by post. All good, quick, and effective.

That’s until I tried to pay for my bus ticket and got an error on my credit card. So I need up using the safety cash that I almost never use. Thought maybe it was the bus pay system not working, and moved on.All that changed the minute I got home and checked my online banking, and noticed that my card had been frozen by my bank due to suspicious payments.

The guy that stole my credit card information used it to pay off some bills, a few parking tickets, and if I’m not mistaken buy a cup of coffee. All I could think at that point was:

Hey buddy!!!

That's my cup of coffee.

I knew that there were laws in place for this sort of thing and technically I only needed to make a few phone calls. All said…