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[Pi1otguy]

Just checked my bank account and found an unarthorized $0.10 charge from "EST Company" (800-596-7814 FL). Just called the number on the back of my card to get it canceled but my bank's system goes down at 9:45 PM to 1 AM so the customer service lady can not do anything but answer the phone and say she can't do anything.

Can you guys check and see if you have a small charge ($0.05 - $0.25?) from "EST COMPANY 800-596-7814 FL"?

Thanks in advance.

 

[KennyFlys]

http://www.callercomplaints.com/SearchResult.aspx?Phone=800-596-7814

Apparently, you're not alone. Judging by what I see on this site, it might be wise to cancel your current account number and ask for a re-issue.

Then, make a complaint for fraud. While a dime isn't much of a loss, if they are doing this thousands and thousands of times, it sure adds up. So does the number of criminal counts if they are caught.

 

[Ted]

Just checked my cards, no charge. That's a pretty good scam - most people won't notice (or care) about 10 cents.

 

[wsuffa]

There's also one that sticks charges of $7.99 or $9.99 on the bill figuring you won't notice. I've caught a couple of those.

Wish the feds would round them up for fraud.

 

[Geico266]

Good catch, thanks for the heads up.

 

[mikea]

The teefts will make a charity contribution of $5 on your card to see if the number is good before they have at it.

 

[Pi1otguy]

Just checked my cards, no charge. That's a pretty good scam - most people won't notice (or care) about 10 cents.

In theory, didn't that 10 cents cost them > 20 cents? (30 cents + 2% process fee?)

 

[timwinters]

You know, these guys just can't be very bright.

$0.10??? WTF? That stands out like a sore thumb.

Now, make it $1.00 or $2.00 and figure out a way to hit on debit cards and I'd bet over 50% would slide through unnoticed. I.E. make it look like a ATM charge.