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Published November 11, 2008 12:14 pm - You are familiar with the saying, “Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.” The truth of this statement hit me in the face just a few minutes ago.

Fraud brings unwanted inspiration
PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

By MARY FYE
For the Daily Times

You are familiar with the saying, “Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.” The truth of this statement hit me in the face just a few minutes ago.

I sometimes have difficulty coming up with ideas for this column and tonight was no exception. Call it writer’s block, mental blank or whatever you want – I was stuck. I opened and closed my laptop a couple of times hoping for the muse of a local columnist to take pity on me and zap me with inspiration. Miraculously, inspiration came, not with lightning but with ringing. Yes, my wish had been granted with a single phone call.

“Huh, who is ‘CHASE B?” I asked, looking at the caller ID.

“Chase Bank – better answer it,” Steve replied. Of course, it’s not like we censor our calls or anything.

A man’s voice greeted me, verified my name and address. He explained that he was with Chase Bank and that he was investigating possible fraudulent activity.

“Is your Chase MasterCard in your possession at this time?” he asked in a cold, serious voice.

A quick check in my purse revealed that, yes, I still had my card. “I’ve got it right here? Why? What happened?”

He just repeated, “I’m checking for possible credit card fraud,” and began asking more personal questions. “Did you make a purchase from Amazon.com in the amount of $12 on Nov. 1?”

“Uh, yeah. I bought a knitting book. I’m making a pair of socks and I lost my first book.” I ramble when I get nervous, so the poor man had to put up with my side comments on nearly every item.

He didn’t comment, so I figured sock knitting posed no threat. “And on Nov. 1 did you make a purchase from Apple iTunes?”

“Erin wanted Taylor Swift’s new song.” There was no sound. “Uh, yes, that purchase is valid.” Pull it together, Mary! Your identity has been compromised.

Steve, listening intently, interjected, “Hang up. Don’t give them any personal information.”

“OK. And a $703.36 charge from Harini Jewels?”

“WHAT! Good gosh no!”

“Yes, that is the questionable charge. It was made from India. Have you been to India recently?”



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