Early Morning Blogging

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Let the Beast Out

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I went shopping last night, and did it so well that the bank called me this morning just to verify that I'd actually been the one to use my card.
"Is this Ms. Babbit"
"Yes"
"We're calling about a purchase on your credit card."
"It's the big one, right?"
"Yes ma'am. <Enter name of store>?"
"Yes, that was me."
"We just wanted to make sure."

This is the first time my bank has ever called me about a purchase. Admittedly, I do not normally sign off on a large purchase on my credit/debit card. In fact, in the 15 years since I've had my account at this particular bank, I cannot remember them ever calling me before. Does your bank call you when you make a large purchase?

Anyhow, I heard this song by Blake Shelton while I was placing yet another order, and had to laugh, because I'm sure the friendly folks at the bank were saying, "Whoa! That does not look like something Ms. Babbit would do!







"Who uses your credit card when you aren't looking?"

Knock! Knock! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Comments

KarenNerak Friday, December 10, 2010 5:52:00 AM

I've never ever had a bank call me about a large purchase. That's a new one. bigsmile

DeniseDBabbit Friday, December 10, 2010 6:05:19 AM

It's a new bank - actually, a take over. I've known the folks there for 15 years. Last month, it was a problem with companies not accepting my checks, but accepting my debit card! confused

KarenNerak Friday, December 10, 2010 6:50:42 AM

Ugh. I hate banks. I used to like mine somewhat until Chase bought 'em out. Now I cannot stand them and basically want to tell them where to shove it. irked

DeniseDBabbit Friday, December 10, 2010 9:38:38 AM

The teller at the bank told me she had had the same problem, and said she's just using her debit card. That's fine - IF the company accepts them! Our telephone company is still in the dark ages, and only accepts cash or checks, and I would rather not carry around cash.

The rep. at the check clearing place told me I could "try again in a week." I told her I hoped they went belly up.

sorinste-ven Friday, December 10, 2010 5:32:37 PM

that means "caring" about someone idea p

DeniseDBabbit Saturday, December 11, 2010 3:20:07 AM

I just finished Christmas shopping. Can't wait to hear what the bank has to ask in the morning! LOL

KarenNerak Saturday, December 11, 2010 3:52:40 AM

lol

Weatherlawyer Thursday, December 16, 2010 1:26:05 PM

You are sure it WAS the bank and not some scammer from Poland or the middle east dunning you for more?

It sounds like the predictable urgent emails Bill Gates sometimes sends me requiring my password and bank details etc.

BTW Denise, I still can't access my PMs; so if it's urgent or not contact me via Hotmail or Gmail. I'm dying to know what they say.

sorinste-ven Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:16:42 PM

@Weatherlawyer...you could be right rolleyes

DeniseDBabbit Tuesday, December 28, 2010 10:14:13 AM

It was the bank. I know the person who called. She has a very distinct Southern drawl. LOL

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