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JMCKUSICK

(3,960 posts) Tue Sep 16, 2025, 11:00 AM Sep 16

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A really important reminder

I know in most cases I'm singing to the choir, but please please please go through your Credit Card statements every month to verify your purchases.
I'm paying my bills today and have found three charges that resulted from signing up for a promotional offer only to have it be misleading or flat out wrong.
It's especially frustrating that two of the three charges involve a newspaper, which I like to support if it's reasonable.
$70 dollars saved today.

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A really important reminder (Original Post) JMCKUSICK Sep 16 OP

Yes, not too long ago. I noticed someone requesting a charge on my account. Walleye Sep 16 #1

Thanks JM for the sound advice. Clouds Passing Sep 16 #2

Set up alerts so you're notified when charges go through. CrispyQ Sep 16 #3

I have to do that JMCKUSICK Sep 16 #4

Do it soon! It will ease your mind! CrispyQ Sep 16 #5

Walleye

(42,564 posts)

1. Yes, not too long ago. I noticed someone requesting a charge on my account.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Tue Sep 16, 2025, 11:01 AM

Sep 16

And I immediately went to the bank and canceled my debit card. No problems since.

Clouds Passing

(5,840 posts)

2. Thanks JM for the sound advice.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Tue Sep 16, 2025, 11:02 AM

Sep 16

I do check my statements.

CrispyQ

(40,250 posts)

3. Set up alerts so you're notified when charges go through.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Tue Sep 16, 2025, 11:04 AM

Sep 16

You may still have to cancel a card if it's compromised but you don't have to wait until you get your statement.

JMCKUSICK

(3,960 posts)

4. I have to do that

Reply to CrispyQ (Reply #3)

Tue Sep 16, 2025, 01:41 PM

Sep 16

CrispyQ

(40,250 posts)

5. Do it soon! It will ease your mind!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Reply #4)

Tue Sep 16, 2025, 02:33 PM

Sep 16

IMO, this is one of the best features of electronic banking. I have account balance notices sent every morning too.

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