Boardman man discovers thousands in unauthorized pizza charges
A Boardman man told police his credit card was used to buy thousands of dollars worth of pizza. The resident on Simon Road reported Tuesday that he discovered nearly 100 unauthorized transactions on his bank statement dating back to December. The charges, totaling nearly 2,500 dollars, were made primarily at Marco's Pizza locations. The victim told officers he had not seen the physical card in a year and did not authorize anyone to use it. To help consumers avoid similar fraud, fed...
A Boardman man told police his credit card was used to buy thousands of dollars worth of pizza.
The resident on Simon Road reported Tuesday that he discovered nearly 100 unauthorized transactions on his bank statement dating back to December. The charges, totaling nearly 2,500 dollars, were made primarily at Marco's Pizza locations.
The victim told officers he had not seen the physical card in a year and did not authorize anyone to use it.
To help consumers avoid similar fraud, federal agencies like the Federal Trade Commission and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency recommend several safety steps:
Review statements often: Check your credit card and bank statements regularly—at least once a week—to catch suspicious activity early.
Set up alerts: Many banks and credit card companies allow you to set up automatic text or email alerts for every transaction, or for charges over a certain dollar amount.
Keep cards secure: Store credit cards you don't use often in a safe, locked place at home.
Report lost cards immediately: If you realize a card is missing, report it to your bank right away to block future charges.
Monitor your credit: Check your credit reports annually to ensure no new accounts have been opened in your name.
If you spot unauthorized charges, experts advise contacting your card issuer immediately to dispute the charges and request a replacement card with a new account number. You can also file a report with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov.
