Last night I went on line to check out my VISA balance after my recent trip to Puerto Plata. I noticed 2 fraudulent charges on my statement. I have contacted my bank and have had my card cancelled.
There were 2 charges, each 1 day apart, at local gas stations. I do not buy gas or shop at gas stations. Someone filled up a large vehicle each time. $2000 pesos and $1900 pesos.
I used my credit card twice at the hotel that I was staying at - Blue Bay Villas. Once to pay for the safety deposit box and once to pay for an evening pass for a British friend from Santo Domingo. Somehow they made a duplicate of my card and swiped it at the gas stations.
All other transactions were cash deals. I was always in possession of my credit card and have it right now, so it was not stolen. It was duplicated.
The bank is investigating these 2 transactions and I have cancelled my credit card.
If you have been travelling and using a credit card, may I suggest that you check your transactions carefully. You only have 30 days to respond to fraudulent charges.
There were 2 charges, each 1 day apart, at local gas stations. I do not buy gas or shop at gas stations. Someone filled up a large vehicle each time. $2000 pesos and $1900 pesos.
I used my credit card twice at the hotel that I was staying at - Blue Bay Villas. Once to pay for the safety deposit box and once to pay for an evening pass for a British friend from Santo Domingo. Somehow they made a duplicate of my card and swiped it at the gas stations.
All other transactions were cash deals. I was always in possession of my credit card and have it right now, so it was not stolen. It was duplicated.
The bank is investigating these 2 transactions and I have cancelled my credit card.
If you have been travelling and using a credit card, may I suggest that you check your transactions carefully. You only have 30 days to respond to fraudulent charges.