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Originally Posted by Charlielyn
Last night I went on line to check out my VISA balance after my recent trip to Puerto Plata. I noticed 2 fraudulent charges on my statement. I have contacted my bank and have had my card cancelled.
There were 2 charges, each 1 day apart, at local gas stations. I do not buy gas or shop at gas stations. Someone filled up a large vehicle each time. $2000 pesos and $1900 pesos.
I used my credit card twice at the hotel that I was staying at - Blue Bay Villas. Once to pay for the safety deposit box and once to pay for an evening pass for a British friend from Santo Domingo. Somehow they made a duplicate of my card and swiped it at the gas stations.
All other transactions were cash deals. I was always in possession of my credit card and have it right now, so it was not stolen. It was duplicated.
The bank is investigating these 2 transactions and I have cancelled my credit card.
If you have been travelling and using a credit card, may I suggest that you check your transactions carefully. You only have 30 days to respond to fraudulent charges.
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Wow,
Well spotted Charlielyn and how timely is this in view of the recent threads on potential fraud at ATM machines and also the poster asking about using a credit card to pay for things in Puerto Plata?
Villas Doradas is a fairly small hotel (compared to the others in Playa Dorada) let's hope that they catch whoever is up to no good, and quick!
Are you still out there? Enjoy the rest of your trip...
Rio