photo by Chandra
My credit card number was used by someone in New York while I was at home in Vancouver. I was nowhere near New York. Upon opening my statement last night, I immediately ran to my desk and called the credit card company to report the illegal transactions.
I was asked all kinds of questions and asked a few of my own. 
No, I hadn’t lent my card out to anyone. Yes, I had it safely tucked away in my drawer — I even checked to reassure myself. I wondered how it could happen. They know more ways than you can imagine.
The amount in question was all of $107.48. It may not seem like much to you, but I still feel icky and and as if I’ve been violated. I don’t like someone doing this to ME. How dare they! Now I have to wait for a new card and set it all up again which is a darn inconvenience.
I was told $100 was spent at a gas station and my statement clearly indicated the $7.48 was charged at a Taco Bell. Taco Bell??? Could I not get a thief with more class? A Bon Vivant? A real sophisticate? Someone like Cary Grant in ‘To Catch a Thief’?? It’s really humiliating and a real embarrassment.
Cary Grant and Grace Kelly
Could he (or she) not have chosen a better place to eat? Like maybe Sardis? My Chandra, a woman with real dignity and taste, treated me to dinner at Sardis when we were in New York together. That would have been better.
What a cheapskate! The nerve! The absolute nerve! Besides, how dare he eat at Taco Bell, one of my favorite Mexican fast-food joints, and not invite me to share! I’m furious.
I love Mexican food
I’m really angry….grrrrrrrr!
View from Over the Hill 
How dare they indeed! I will make it up to you though, when you come to visit, by treating you to a feast at Taco Bell. It might cost me $7 and change too, but you are worth it!!! : )
Much appreciated Susan: I shall hold you to it. I LOVE Mexican food. Hugs, Maughm
Muriel,
I know the feeling. Anger, frustration, helpless, and more. There is a famous wealthy celebrity whose credit card was stolen at the airport. Also a cheep thief who spent so much less than the wife of the celebrity that he decided not to report the theft to the credit card company. The monthly statements were so much lower than usual that the celebrity decided to let the cheep thief use the card for a few months. Eventually he did report the theft. But, the savings were substantial. True story. The celebrity is Steve Lawrence. His wife, Eddie Gourme, who used her husband’s credit card at places like Sachs Fifth Avenue, Nieman Marcus, I. Magnin etc.
What a delightful story Joe: Thanks for sharing it and for reading my nonsense too.
Good thing you check your statements! He or she might have gone to McDonald’s next!
McDonald’s? Heaven forbid! Chuckle.
I had a burrito yesterday. It was filled with rice, beans, veggies, cheese, etc. it was from Chipotle, not Taco Bell. It was very delicious!
Credit card thievery stinks, as do all other varieties of thievery.
See you!
Neil
A burrito? My mouth is watering. I’m definitely jealous. I miss the Mexican food we used to find in L.A.
Cheap thief indeed! Trust you to find a humorous angle to thievery, too. You are a marvel! 😀
Thank you Jaya: You are very kind. I actually do think it is funny that the silly thief used it at Taco Bell. I’d surely have done better than that.
As always, a good read, and I do admire your positive attitude, even towards cheap thieves!
How can I not laugh at that idiot. How stupid to be stealing someone’s credit and going out for such a cheap meal. Hilarious! See ya.