I have just checked my bank statement online and found about �360 of items listed that I didn't buy. There also appear to be about another �800 of transactions going through, although I can't tell what they are yet as they haven't cleared.
My bank [Nationwide] have put a stop on my debit card so that no more transactions using that number go through. I have also filled out a form listing the transactions I know I haven't made. They said it could take up to 3 or 4 weeks to get the money back.
Anyone else had anything like this before?
I think that my card details were obtained whilst I was on holiday in Majorca a few weeks back. I did one transaction using the old method of the paper and carbon paper transaction (you know where the carbon paper makes a copy of the details on your card) so maybe someone picked it up from that.
I'm not too worried as I should get all my money back, but it's a pain just before Christmas!
I've got an overdraft facility already [although this recent activity has made me go over that]. Good idea - I will certainly be claiming back any charges they might make to my account as a result of this.
I have to say though they have been very helpful so far....