Well, Milo got paid today. That's always a really good thing. . . we know we can get groceries, pay bills, etc. *OR*, we could blow the whole thing and have fun in Mexico. . . today, that's exactly what we did. Milo's entire paycheck was spent in Mexico!!! However, it's not quite as fun and fancy free as it sounds. . . we got a call tonight from our bank, wondering if we had made a large purchase. Actually, a few *very* large purchases. My first thought was 'maybe Milo's buying me a *super* awesome present for Christmas, and I almost wasn't worried (I'd give him trouble - but not overly worried). . . but then they spoke to Milo. . . More money than we even had in our bank account (thanks to our new draft protection!) was spent by someone in Mexico - drained us completely. . . You know - this is something that you hear about. . . and take steps to prevent. . . (just yesterday, Milo was explaining to the girls why we shred all of our statements and bills after a certain amount of time) but, you never really think it will happen to you. Anyway, thanks, Charter One, for noticing quickly. Our account is frozen now and hopefully all will be corrected by Monday. But, what if there's more? What if it's Identity and not just card numbers that were stolen? I guess we'll just have to wait and pray for the best. . . really, Mexico would have been a lot more fun than this. . .
Well, Milo got paid today. That's always a really good thing. . . we know we can get groceries, pay bills, etc. *OR*, we could blow the whole thing and have fun in Mexico. . . today, that's exactly what we did. Milo's entire paycheck was spent in Mexico!!! However, it's not quite as fun and fancy free as it sounds. . . we got a call tonight from our bank, wondering if we had made a large purchase. Actually, a few *very* large purchases. My first thought was 'maybe Milo's buying me a *super* awesome present for Christmas, and I almost wasn't worried (I'd give him trouble - but not overly worried). . . but then they spoke to Milo. . . More money than we even had in our bank account (thanks to our new draft protection!) was spent by someone in Mexico - drained us completely. . . You know - this is something that you hear about. . . and take steps to prevent. . . (just yesterday, Milo was explaining to the girls why we shred all of our statements and bills after a certain amount of time) but, you never really think it will happen to you. Anyway, thanks, Charter One, for noticing quickly. Our account is frozen now and hopefully all will be corrected by Monday. But, what if there's more? What if it's Identity and not just card numbers that were stolen? I guess we'll just have to wait and pray for the best. . . really, Mexico would have been a lot more fun than this. . .
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Yeah, Russ and I never pay w/debit in restraunts or places where we can't watch them swipe it. Too dangerous. Hang in there.