Ok... so it has been an interesting 12 hours or so. I was looking at our Visa card statement online last night, and noticed a pending transaction for EasyJet Airlines for around $800. I had noticed a transaction from them earlier in the week for about $300... but assumed it was a travel expense for Jon's work. So I asked him about the $800 charge, and he said it was not him.
So... I immediately called Bank of America, and explained what was going on. They did not offer to cancel my card, they just gave me the number for the Billing Dispute department and told me to call them in the morning when they opened... and they suggested that I call the Merchant.
So... we had to look up EasyJet online, get their number... (they are a British airline company... so we had to make an international call). Jon called them this morning, to verify what we ALREADY KNEW! That we did not make the charges! But... because Jon is a top airline employee... he was smart enough to ask about the reservations that were made! And... EasyJet was STUPID enough to provide it! We now know the two reservation numbers... which tell us who is flying... and WHEN!
I called Bank of America back, and after telling my story again (twice) their Fraud department cancelled our card, and told me that we were not responsible for the charges. So no worries there. To their credit, (no pun intended!) they are expediting new cards to us by 10am tomorrow... in time for our holiday vacation departures!
When I told the Fraud department at Bank of America that EasyJet had the information about the flight information, mailing and email address etc. they suggested that I call the police and file a report. So... trying to do the right thing, and even though I felt like a fool... I called the Mesa police department and told them my story. Which prompted them to send a squad car to our house... so that I could tell my story AGAIN!
The officer was very nice, and took down the report. At one point, he asked me if I wanted to prosecute. Um... what kind of question is that? Of course I do! He said "I have to ask." Whatever!
I honestly think that having Jon book me a flight, so I could go over there and catch the people myself would have been more efficient! I'm sure he probably went out to his car and laughed his ass off!
At one point, he asked to see my driver's license... to write down my address info, etc. While looking at my drivers license... he said "HOW much do you weigh?" I was SHOCKED! I am filing a police report on credit card fraud and you want to know how much I weigh!? I was all "Well, now about 180." (I later looked and my license said 160.) Truly... it was the weirdest moment of my day.
With that... (special tribute to you, Connie!)... I am moving on with my day. Just thought you all would be amused/mortified by the whole experience. The moral of the story... keep a vigilant eye on your credit card statements!
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Old Girls Gone Wild - Holiday 2007
Here is Anita look for great deals at BLACKLION... a store in Concord Mills. Part of our pseudo-annual Holiday Shopping tradition!
I flew in late Friday night to stay with Tori in Roanoke. Saturday, I was lucky enough to have lunch with my parents and nephew who drove up to meet me! Then a fantastic night on the town with Tori and Kelly! I'm pretty sure we were home by 9:30pm! Ha! We are such crazy party animals!
Anita, Juli, Tori, Carrie and I left Sunday morning for a fun filled adventure at Concord Mills mall in North Carolina. After a crazy fun day of shopping we found ourselves at On The Border... where we treated ourselves to well deserved margaritas! We even celebrated a fake birthday! Well... not really fake... just early... as Anita's birthday is next week! Unfortunately... I don't have any pictures of Anita doing the "It's My Birthday!" napkin dance. Suffice to say... it was a magical moment... for us all!
Oh! It was a true holiday miracle! Carrie finally found a bra that fits her!
After a good night's sleep at the nearby Embassy Suites, we fueled up on a complimentary breakfast and headed back for Concord Mills! There was still the giant TJ Maxx that needed to be plundered!
Finally after a crazy affair of loading everyone's bags in the car... we set out in search of the Charlotte Airport so I could return home! Juli pulled the car over the curb and booted me and my suitcase out as she peeled away! Ha! Not really. She didn't peel away. :-)
Seriously though! What a fantastic weekend with my favorite gals! Many thanks to Tori for putting up with me over the weekend, and securing our lodging! Many thanks for Juli for being our chauffer! Many thanks to Anita for putting up with ALL of us... and giving us one of the best laughs any of us have had in a while! And Carrie... ummmm... thanks for... napping in the car I guess. :-) Only joking! Thanks for being YOU... who we all love and wouldn't have any other way! To borrow a phrase from Bridget Jones' Mark Darcy... 'We like you just the way you are!'
I flew in late Friday night to stay with Tori in Roanoke. Saturday, I was lucky enough to have lunch with my parents and nephew who drove up to meet me! Then a fantastic night on the town with Tori and Kelly! I'm pretty sure we were home by 9:30pm! Ha! We are such crazy party animals!
Anita, Juli, Tori, Carrie and I left Sunday morning for a fun filled adventure at Concord Mills mall in North Carolina. After a crazy fun day of shopping we found ourselves at On The Border... where we treated ourselves to well deserved margaritas! We even celebrated a fake birthday! Well... not really fake... just early... as Anita's birthday is next week! Unfortunately... I don't have any pictures of Anita doing the "It's My Birthday!" napkin dance. Suffice to say... it was a magical moment... for us all!
Oh! It was a true holiday miracle! Carrie finally found a bra that fits her!
After a good night's sleep at the nearby Embassy Suites, we fueled up on a complimentary breakfast and headed back for Concord Mills! There was still the giant TJ Maxx that needed to be plundered!
Finally after a crazy affair of loading everyone's bags in the car... we set out in search of the Charlotte Airport so I could return home! Juli pulled the car over the curb and booted me and my suitcase out as she peeled away! Ha! Not really. She didn't peel away. :-)
Seriously though! What a fantastic weekend with my favorite gals! Many thanks to Tori for putting up with me over the weekend, and securing our lodging! Many thanks for Juli for being our chauffer! Many thanks to Anita for putting up with ALL of us... and giving us one of the best laughs any of us have had in a while! And Carrie... ummmm... thanks for... napping in the car I guess. :-) Only joking! Thanks for being YOU... who we all love and wouldn't have any other way! To borrow a phrase from Bridget Jones' Mark Darcy... 'We like you just the way you are!'
Finally... a group shot of the whole gang!
The best part... is knowing that in a few weeks... I get to come back and spend an entire week with you folks! I can't wait!Okay... time to return to the real world. I'm off to work to see what the next few weeks have in store for me!
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