Fraudulent activity on my bank account

[csgmart]

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!

[Ethel]

How awful!

Ask Nationwide to extend a totally free overdraft to tide you over until you are reimbursed.

They can only say no.

[csgmart]

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....

[Eve]

You poor thing, I've had this happen too.

I posted on another thread here which may help...

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Body-and-Soul/Q uestion327001.html

[drchasuble]

You do also need to report it to the police to get a crime number.