[puppypaws]

I had my personal information stolen and fraudulent charges made on my credit card. Bank of America caught it immediately after only four charges and canceled the credit card.

Can someone explain how this takes place and what can be done to prevent information being stolen from your computer.

Can auto fill on my Google toolbar cause this to happen more easily?

Thanks,
Reid

[Old Rich]

If it was only the one card that was compromised, it is more likely they got it the old fashioned way . . reciepts in the trash ( Dumster diving ) or copied while being used ( the old waiter/cashier double swiping trick ) . While there are a variety of ways CC information can be obtained, getting it from a PC is the least common.

[Nesjemannen]

Also, I would recommend you to download, update and run SUPERAntispyware - to be safe that you aren't infected by spyware or viruses.



Also, do regular scans with your (if you have one) antivirus + antispyware.

SUPERAntispyware link: http://www.superantispyware.com/
Free Avg Antivirus: http://free.grisoft.com/doc/download.../frt/0?prd=aff

[puppypaws]

Originally Posted by Nesjemannen

Also, I would recommend you to download, update and run SUPERAntispyware - to be safe that you aren't infected by spyware or viruses.



Also, do regular scans with your (if you have one) antivirus + antispyware.

SUPERAntispyware link: http://www.superantispyware.com/
Free Avg Antivirus: http://free.grisoft.com/doc/download.../frt/0?prd=aff

I run AD-Aware SE Personal every day and Trend Micro every night with SpyBot Search and Destroy somewhere in between. Tell me about superantispyware and what I would gain from what I am already using.

Originally Posted by simpswr

If it was only the one card that was compromised, it is more likely they got it the old fashioned way . . reciepts in the trash ( Dumster diving ) or copied while being used ( the old waiter/cashier double swiping trick ) . While there are a variety of ways CC information can be obtained, getting it from a PC is the least common.

No, this is impossible, I shred everything and make credit card payments on line with receipts filed in monthly form. All my trash goes directly from my farm by me into the public landfill. I do not use credit cards in public places other than Wal-Mart or the grocery store, I do most of my buying via computer.

[idowindows]

Anyone that gets to see or handles such information is suspect.

I worked for a company that finally targeted (based on complaints) one of their phone operators that took orders over the phone.

Turns out he was buying jewelry online using credit cards of the company's very customers he took phone orders from.

Basically, when it comes to credit cards - you should think of everyone as a suspect.

[puppypaws]

Originally Posted by idowindows

Anyone that gets to see or handles such information is suspect.

I worked for a company that finally targeted (based on complaints) one of their phone operators that took orders over the phone.

Turns out he was buying jewelry online using credit cards of the company's very customers he took phone orders from.

Basically, when it comes to credit cards - you should think of everyone as a suspect.

Thanks, I learned about the yellow snow from an old Inuit many years ago!

[Nesjemannen]

I used Ad-aware SE before, and I found it a great tool.
Still after updating to Ad-aware 2007, I was satisfied.
Then I heard about SUPERAntispyware, and totally forgot about Ad-aware.
Ok, so Ad-aware have a fancier layout, but SUPERAntispyware (free!) was the 3rd best antispyware in the year 2007, amongst other paid anti-spywares! ( Webroot Spysweeper on top )


So I would recommend you to: Keep Spybot SD, it is a good tool!¨
Optionaly: Uninstall Ad-aware SE ( Always good to have 2 scanners, or even 3!) (( I uninstalled ))
Install: SUPERAntispyware - Detects trojans and worms too! I love it!


Absolutely recommended
- Nes

[Nesjemannen]

But Trend Micro's antispyware is very good, so you don't really have to(!)