Hacked

This morning, I awoke to find this email (slightly edited) from my bank:

 

Chase
Account Ending: XXXX

Robert A Couch,
Please tell us if you, or someone you authorized, used your Chase card for:

MBI-PROBILLER.COM/RK
$2.00
Approved
July 24

MBI-PROBILLER.COM/RK
$2.00
Declined
July 24

MBI-PROBILLER.COM/RK
$2.00
Approved
July 24

Do you recognize each transaction listed above?

If you need to speak with us, call the number on the back of your card.

Sincerely,
Chase Fraud Protection Services

I would never have noticed this two dollar charge, and even if I had, I probably would have assumed it was a “handling fee” for an Amazon purchase that required updating my credit card information the day before.  The lady at Chase security tells me that the charge came from an offshore hacker that is adding small charges whenever customers buy anything on line with their credit card.

My card has been cancelled, and they will be sending me a new one with a new number.  Meanwhile, if you use your credit card for on line purchases, you should probably check the charges on your account.