This is more of a PSA than anything.
Anyone who was concerned that their credit card info had been stolen during one of the PSN hacks would be wise to have a new card issued, if they haven't already.
It never occurred to me, as I rarely use my PS3 for anything other than Blurays. But this week, someone tried to use my on-file bank card to purchase a $1000 computer from Dell and $400 from some other website. Luckily, I have an amazing bank with an equally amazing fraud department, and they contacted me right away before these charges could be authorized, so nothing went through.
After beating my head against the wall, trying to figure out who and where my info could have been stolen from, it dawned on me this morning. I RARELY use this card, as my PayPal Business card draws from the same bank account (and gives me cash back each month, hence the low use of the card that was compromised). But a few years ago, I used the card for a PSN purchase and totally forgot about it being on file. I logged in this morning and checked and sure enough, it is still on file.
Sure, this is speculation, but it's the only plausible scenario given the details I've uncovered between my bank and talking to Dell's fraud department. Also, it seems odd that it happened the day after several Anonymous members were charged.
So, if you haven't done so already, cancel your card and get a new one reissued, and don't keep anything on file. You may not be as lucky as I was.
Anyone who was concerned that their credit card info had been stolen during one of the PSN hacks would be wise to have a new card issued, if they haven't already.
It never occurred to me, as I rarely use my PS3 for anything other than Blurays. But this week, someone tried to use my on-file bank card to purchase a $1000 computer from Dell and $400 from some other website. Luckily, I have an amazing bank with an equally amazing fraud department, and they contacted me right away before these charges could be authorized, so nothing went through.
After beating my head against the wall, trying to figure out who and where my info could have been stolen from, it dawned on me this morning. I RARELY use this card, as my PayPal Business card draws from the same bank account (and gives me cash back each month, hence the low use of the card that was compromised). But a few years ago, I used the card for a PSN purchase and totally forgot about it being on file. I logged in this morning and checked and sure enough, it is still on file.
Sure, this is speculation, but it's the only plausible scenario given the details I've uncovered between my bank and talking to Dell's fraud department. Also, it seems odd that it happened the day after several Anonymous members were charged.
So, if you haven't done so already, cancel your card and get a new one reissued, and don't keep anything on file. You may not be as lucky as I was.
