This morning I tried to pay my bill at the B & B, but the credit card was denied—twice. After contacting the Visa, I discovered that the credit card had been hacked and that someone had tried to purchase $10,000 worth of games on it. I was lucky that my the credit card company watches for fraud and abuses, and had blocked the card. Unfortunately, I am traveling in Europe and using the credit card has been the way we pay for our accommodations, meals, and just about everything. Not having the credit card was going to be an inconvenience.
I contacted our credit union and they offered to FedEx the replacement card to our B & B; it should be here tomorrow or Saturday the latest. I am so grateful at the assistance provided us by the Information Center Specialist at the Digital Credit Union.
We took the bus to Greencarts. Its only about nine miles away, but took about an hour to get there. The driver was very accommodating, dropping us off at an unscheduled drop. From the road we walked about a half mile to the B & B. Dennis was spent and went to bed.
In the afternoon, we took the bus to Hexham to get cash out of the ATM, go to the pharmacy, and purchase a few groceries. We had 45 minutes to scurry back to catch the last bus of the day. We had the same driver as in the morning, and he again dropped us off at Greencarts.
Hopefully Dennis will be better tomorrow.
I’m so sorry that Dennis is still not feeling well. What an awful experience for you guys with the Credit Card hack thing. I can’t even imagine what it would be like to be in another country when it happens. Enjoy, in spite of everything, is the best I can say.
Judy,
Thanks for your sympathizing with our plight–at least it is turning out fine. We took a zero day–staying put in the B & B in Greencarts. Dennis is sleeping a lot and, hopefully, will be back to snuff tomorrow.
Oh, Jane I’m so sorry about your card. How awful! Who in the world would want $10,000 worth of games. Oh, I guess maybe to resell for a huge profit? I’m so glad your card company caught it and that they’ll get your new one to you so quick.
I hope Dennis feels better tomorrow. Hopefully he’s just feeling bad because of the hacked card and he’s not getting sick from something else.
Good luck and keep safe.
Donna Jean,
Dennis has a virus that needs to run its course. He spent most of the asleep. Sandra, the B & B proprietor drove us to a local pub for supper…he ate less than half, which is very unusual for Dennis. He wants to walk tomorrow, but I refrain from decision until after he eats breakfast. We should know then if he is ready or not.
Thanks for your concern.
That’s a lot games. Seriously, who needs that many games? I’m glad they caught it but it’s very inconvenient that you have to get a new card. Thankfully it will be there soon.
sometimes the hardest part of the walk is dealing with money. i’m glad you all got that straightened out.
i hope dennis is feeling better soon.
Phil,
Yes, Dennis if feeling better. I recall you too had difficulties with money. As with you, things will resolve.