I doubt this is a "new" problem. 9 mos ago my TJMaxx card was abruptly turned off and replaced by VISA due to a "mass compromise"...
Kim
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I doubt this is a "new" problem. 9 mos ago my TJMaxx card was abruptly turned off and replaced by VISA due to a "mass compromise"...
Kim
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Wow---that's so outrageous, Kim! :blinkie:
I just got a 10% off everything from TJ's, Homegoods, and Marshalls coupon that's good for 2 months and notice that they are changing their rewards program to a new bank card company...
There old one was administered by Capital One. Kim
More on the TJ Maxx data breach:
Quote:Law enforcement officials in Florida have arrested six individuals suspected of carrying out a fraud scheme built around the misuse of credit card data stolen from retailer TJX Cos.
In partnership with the Gainesville Police Department, officials from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said they have taken six of 10 suspects into custody for allegedly using the TJX customer data to purchase large quantities of gift cards from discount chains Wal-Mart and Sam's Club.
The series of arrests marks the first specific instance of crime to be connected to the TJX data heist, although some banks previously reported that consumer accounts affected by the incident had been used in attempted fraud around the globe...
full article:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/arti...ticleBasic&articleId=9013942
Good thing I never shop there.