Beware credit card holders!

MANILA, Philippines - This is a first hand account of a rural banker who became a victim of card fraud or card robbery. It was circulated in the Internet. Identities are withheld and the name of the establishment likewise, although chances are the owners or franchise holders may not be aware of just illegal activities. You be the judge. “Just thought we’d share a very disturbing and alarming experience with Pizza Hut in South Mall, Las Piñas City on March 12, 2012. After my wife and I had lunch there, we charged our meal to her Visa card. Realizing that it was taking them unusually long to process the charge, we called their attention and only then did they come to have the charge slip signed and the card returned to us. Today, we received a verifying call from the card company as they were trying to validate a 1,000 euro-transaction that was charged to her account. Needless to say, we disputed the charge and the card company staff promised to investigate the matter. Meanwhile, the account has been” blocked” and a replacement card should soon be on the way. Please be careful!”