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Ever lost your credit cards or ID while traveling?
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Ever lost your credit cards or ID while traveling?
AMEX is great! Had my CC lifted when I was hit by a car in Turkey &
jumped by the occupants. I got to the Purser's desk on Golden & they contacted AMEX to close account & they had a new card for me to use right there.......... and I am still using the new card which is my new account#. "Mike Cordelli" wrote in message . com... Sounds like a hair club for men commercial. I'm not just a customer, I own the company too. My company is called card guard USA, yet it's located in Canada. And I really believe this line too: CardGuard believes in helping others. Our feature service is FREE and will remain so. We give you the opportunity to make a donation in lieu of charging for our services. All money donated will go to charitable organizations in your respective communities. So instead of charging me, you ask for me to make a donation and then you will give it back to charities in my area? No wonder you are based in Canada, if you were in the United States you would have to answer this question: Please tell me which charities in my area you have supported, and how much you have donated to them? But hey, I won't let the fact that even the address of the company is a fake, it's a mail box rental location: http://www.bot.com/ContentIslands/Pu...boxRentals.asp So lets see if I have this right. I should trust you with all my information because you have been mugged and all your credit information stolen? Or is you carry too many credit cards when you go shopping as you said in another post? Or is it because a criminal would have says to ring up charges because it would take us a week or so to locate the number for MasterCard and visa and American express? Four mouse clicks on the visa site to get the number. One mouse click on MasterCard. Noticed how you neglected to mention that no matter how much the criminal charges, I'm not liable for anything other then the first $50 until I report the card as stolen. Funny how that works. "Steve" wrote in message om... Do people ever worry when their traveling what would happen if they lost their credit cards or ID? That's what happened to me! I didn't know who to call to report my cards stolen, or how to get a new passport, or what to do to make sure someone didn't use my passport and SSN to steal my identity! There are lots of things you can do to make sure this doesn't happen to you. The best way I found is to be prepared. There are free services on the web that can help you protect yourself. My favorite page is: http://www.cardguardusa.com On their site I used their free CardPages to create a list of all my emergency contact numbers that I would need next time I lose any important documents or credit cards. And I can access my CardPages from anywhere via the internet. Here are some other great pages I found that have some great information on identity theft and fraud. http://www.cardguardusa.com http://www.cardguard.ca http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/ http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/idtheft.htm **Please copy and distribute freely. |
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Ever lost your credit cards or ID while traveling?
Cruising Chrissy wrote in message . ..
On 14 Dec 2003 13:59:14 -0800, (Steve) wrote: [snip] You're a liar of the worst sorts, a scamming, dishonest piece of garbage that would make your mother, if you had or have one, cringe and consider suicide. Don't hold back. What do you really think? |
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Ever lost your credit cards or ID while traveling?
If you dial into an AT&T or MCI, or lots of other's access numbers, you can
still call toll free numbers from anywhere in the world. Another option is to use the non toll free version of the numbers: You can also replace 800 with 880 888 with 881 877 with 882 and 866 with 883 to make the call, though they won't be free. It's up to the owner of the 800 number if they allow overseas calls to be put through. No one expects to lose their cc's or passport. First time travelers (and even experienced ones) have had these things stolen. (1)The 800 numbers to call to report lost cards are useless in Europe. There are non-800 numbers on all the cc's I have and they say to call collect from anywhere in the world. (2)One convenient thing to do is photocopy the front and back of all the cards you are taking with you and place copies of these in SEVERAL different places, so that unless every item you have were stolen, you would have a list of all your cc's and the non-800 numbers, (3)ditto of (2) for passport. |
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Ever lost your credit cards or ID while traveling?
On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 00:58:42 GMT, "Mike Cordelli"
wrote: If you dial into an AT&T or MCI, or lots of other's access numbers, you can still call toll free numbers from anywhere in the world. Another option is to use the non toll free version of the numbers: You can also replace 800 with 880 888 with 881 877 with 882 and 866 with 883 to make the call, though they won't be free. It's up to the owner of the 800 number if they allow overseas calls to be put through. No one expects to lose their cc's or passport. First time travelers (and even experienced ones) have had these things stolen. (1)The 800 numbers to call to report lost cards are useless in Europe. There are non-800 numbers on all the cc's I have and they say to call collect from anywhere in the world. (2)One convenient thing to do is photocopy the front and back of all the cards you are taking with you and place copies of these in SEVERAL different places, so that unless every item you have were stolen, you would have a list of all your cc's and the non-800 numbers, (3)ditto of (2) for passport. Not all countries do that call collect. ---------------------------------------------------- reverse my email address, and remove the obvious spam traps to reach me by email. http://www.callthrough.tk/ = site not updated. |
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Ever lost your credit cards or ID while traveling?
Been robed at gun point on a bus from Tasco to Mex. City. They left the
cards and travels checks...took cash only. I carry a crib sheet with all the numbers and scrambled pin numbers....just got to remember how I scrambled the numbers. I type it up in word with tiny font and keep a copy in my wallet and in my bag. I photo copy my passport and driver licenses and carry one in the bag and one in the wallet. The copy of my passport will sometimes work with officials but not always I also carry the above copies laminated and folded inside my money belt with my emergency cash. The biggest problem I had is in Venezuela. Someone duplicated my card and ran up $2500 US in cell phone and shoe purchases all over the country. different cities on the same day....I made the mistake of letting the card get out of my sight. My bank caught it and I had a message waiting for me when I arrived home. They waved the $50 charge and ate the loss. Whew. "Steve" wrote in message om... Do people ever worry when their traveling what would happen if they lost their credit cards or ID? That's what happened to me! I didn't know who to call to report my cards stolen, or how to get a new passport, or what to do to make sure someone didn't use my passport and SSN to steal my identity! There are lots of things you can do to make sure this doesn't happen to you. The best way I found is to be prepared. There are free services on the web that can help you protect yourself. My favorite page is: http://www.cardguardusa.com On their site I used their free CardPages to create a list of all my emergency contact numbers that I would need next time I lose any important documents or credit cards. And I can access my CardPages from anywhere via the internet. Here are some other great pages I found that have some great information on identity theft and fraud. http://www.cardguardusa.com http://www.cardguard.ca http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/ http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/idtheft.htm **Please copy and distribute freely. |
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Ever lost your credit cards or ID while traveling?
Once I lost a credit card in Barcelona, Spain but this was due to my own
fault. I had just arrived in Barcelona and was feeling a bit tired and disoriented. There was an ATM right in the Plaza Catalunya area where I got a cash advance from my credit card. I pulled the money but forgot to pull out the credit card. Most ATMs beep and keep on beeping until you pull the card but I don't remember if this one did or if I just didn't hear it because of all the noise and din of Plaza Catalunya. About an hour later, I realized my mistake and I hurried back to the ATM. Obviously, some other people must have used the ATM because the card was no longer there. Just like what others have recommended, I did have a list of all the contact numbers for all my cards and so I hurriedly called. They cancelled the number and said they would send me a new card with a new number. When I got home, the new card was in the mail. Unfortunately, I never found out if the card was used fraudulently and nothing unusual appeared in subsequent bills. The credit card company never billed me the $50 which leads me to suspect that nothing was fraudulently charged. I guess the trick is to catch it as early as possible and report it immediately. And it helps to have the contact numbers handy. "BAC" wrote in message ... Been robed at gun point on a bus from Tasco to Mex. City. They left the cards and travels checks...took cash only. I carry a crib sheet with all the numbers and scrambled pin numbers....just got to remember how I scrambled the numbers. I type it up in word with tiny font and keep a copy in my wallet and in my bag. I photo copy my passport and driver licenses and carry one in the bag and one in the wallet. The copy of my passport will sometimes work with officials but not always I also carry the above copies laminated and folded inside my money belt with my emergency cash. The biggest problem I had is in Venezuela. Someone duplicated my card and ran up $2500 US in cell phone and shoe purchases all over the country. different cities on the same day....I made the mistake of letting the card get out of my sight. My bank caught it and I had a message waiting for me when I arrived home. They waved the $50 charge and ate the loss. Whew. "Steve" wrote in message om... Do people ever worry when their traveling what would happen if they lost their credit cards or ID? That's what happened to me! I didn't know who to call to report my cards stolen, or how to get a new passport, or what to do to make sure someone didn't use my passport and SSN to steal my identity! There are lots of things you can do to make sure this doesn't happen to you. The best way I found is to be prepared. There are free services on the web that can help you protect yourself. My favorite page is: http://www.cardguardusa.com On their site I used their free CardPages to create a list of all my emergency contact numbers that I would need next time I lose any important documents or credit cards. And I can access my CardPages from anywhere via the internet. Here are some other great pages I found that have some great information on identity theft and fraud. http://www.cardguardusa.com http://www.cardguard.ca http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/ http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/idtheft.htm **Please copy and distribute freely. |
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Ever lost your credit cards or ID while traveling?
Dropped my PDA with credit card, cabin key and drivers' license in Virgin
Gorda while on my 2003 cruise. Fortunately I had my passport locked in the safe in our room, but the cruise was leaving and it was gone. Got a new room key, called and stopped the credit card, fortunately they had already gotten a hold for enough money for my purchases on my room card. My husband had to pick up drinks for the last few days of the cruise. PDA was mailed back to me intact about a month later. Julie In rec.travel.cruises BAC wrote: Been robed at gun point on a bus from Tasco to Mex. City. They left the cards and travels checks...took cash only. I carry a crib sheet with all the numbers and scrambled pin numbers....just got to remember how I scrambled the numbers. I type it up in word with tiny font and keep a copy in my wallet and in my bag. I photo copy my passport and driver licenses and carry one in the bag and one in the wallet. The copy of my passport will sometimes work with officials but not always I also carry the above copies laminated and folded inside my money belt with my emergency cash. The biggest problem I had is in Venezuela. Someone duplicated my card and ran up $2500 US in cell phone and shoe purchases all over the country. different cities on the same day....I made the mistake of letting the card get out of my sight. My bank caught it and I had a message waiting for me when I arrived home. They waved the $50 charge and ate the loss. Whew. "Steve" wrote in message om... Do people ever worry when their traveling what would happen if they lost their credit cards or ID? That's what happened to me! I didn't know who to call to report my cards stolen, or how to get a new passport, or what to do to make sure someone didn't use my passport and SSN to steal my identity! There are lots of things you can do to make sure this doesn't happen to you. The best way I found is to be prepared. There are free services on the web that can help you protect yourself. My favorite page is: http://www.cardguardusa.com On their site I used their free CardPages to create a list of all my emergency contact numbers that I would need next time I lose any important documents or credit cards. And I can access my CardPages from anywhere via the internet. Here are some other great pages I found that have some great information on identity theft and fraud. http://www.cardguardusa.com http://www.cardguard.ca http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/ http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/idtheft.htm **Please copy and distribute freely. -- Julie ********** Check out my Travel Pages (non-commercial) at http://www.dragonsholm.org/travel.htm |
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Ever lost your credit cards or ID while traveling?
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"cb" wrote: Most ATMs beep and keep on beeping until you pull the card Really? Not around here! Three beeps is your limit IME. Liz -- Virtual Liz at http://www.v-liz.co.uk Kenya; Tanzania; India; Seychelles; Namibia "I speak of Africa and golden joys" |
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