Identity Theft and Nasbar?
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I've used my LBS, JensonUSA.com and Bikeman.com with no problems. I've been trying my best to give my LBS first dibs at getting my money but sometimes they just don't jump at the chance. I go in there waving cash and leave with it to go online and buy what they didn't have and didn't offer to order for me. It's actually quite frustrating to wave cash around and not be able to give it away locally. I've had excellent service from both Jenson and Bikeman. I have also had superior service from wallbike. I prefer places that take paypal.
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Sure, I figure they're probably one of the safest retailers to deal with right now. After getting hit with this scam they've redesigned their procedures and are working with a different credit processing company. Given that this fraud was the reason for the change it's pretty safe to assume they looked closely at the new company's protection against any similar scam. Just like you're likely to find the best alarm system and locks on the house of the guy who's recently been hit by burglars.
Nashbar's not the villain here - they're the main victim of whoever hacked the systems used by Heartland and placed the phony charges.
Nashbar's not the villain here - they're the main victim of whoever hacked the systems used by Heartland and placed the phony charges.
Assuming the problem was with their website, I'm not sure what the role of the credit processing company would be. I know that the credit card networks (e.g. MasterCard, Visa, etc.) have their own security standards, but I'm not sure how they enforce them. Auditing web sites is time consuming and expensive.
There are many web site design companies out there, including many small ones that are quite capable of doing a secure site. However, there isn't any good way to know that the company is qualified to handle credit card security, other than picking a large company with a proven reputation and prices to match. And once that's done, they still need to make sure their systems are maintained and updated properly.
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I got a letter from Nashbar today. They admitted that they had a security breech that exposed my name, address, account info, and debit card info, and stated that they corrected the security flaw.
My info was compromised but I didn't have any fraudulent charges (this time, but it has happenned to me before with other retailers).
I called my bank to cancel my debit card (that I have used with nashbar) just to be safe.
I applaud nashbar for admitting the breech and helping me prevent any possible misuse.
It's inconvenient to not have a check card for a week or two, but not as inconvenient as making a police report and disputing a charge.
My info was compromised but I didn't have any fraudulent charges (this time, but it has happenned to me before with other retailers).
I called my bank to cancel my debit card (that I have used with nashbar) just to be safe.
I applaud nashbar for admitting the breech and helping me prevent any possible misuse.
It's inconvenient to not have a check card for a week or two, but not as inconvenient as making a police report and disputing a charge.
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For anyone worried about using nashbar's store (after reading through the thread), keep in mind most nashbar stuff is available through Amazon with them as the "marketplace" retailer.
I'll probably use the 30% coupon. No doubt nashbar is turbo-vigilant about security right now.
I'll probably use the 30% coupon. No doubt nashbar is turbo-vigilant about security right now.
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I'd use the 30% coupon-code if I knew a few hundred people to go in on it with me. Let's say an order for more than $100,000. This would hit Nashbar where it hurts - their financial-artery. And no less than they deserve.
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Maybe this is a coincidence...I just got my first fraudulent charge on any of my credit cards ever. $100 from CRAIGSLIST...Amex caught it and contacted me right away...
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Sounds great to me. Know anyone with a CC that's got a $100K limit? I sure don't.
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I just remembered that I've got a $50 gift card from the Autotrader.com booth at the auto show. Assuming that I can still activate it, I could use that instead of my own card. Now I need to find something to buy that I actually need...
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Almost a happy ending to my part of the story today. $100 of the $150 has been credited back to me. Only $50 left to go. Color me amazed.
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Get a credit card that gives "one-use" numbers, and forget about it.
With Citibank, the number is only good for charges from one retailer and has a one-month expiration date. I don't ever give out my real CC number online anymore.
Someone else mentioned another company that lets you set up a maximum charge limit on a throwaway number.
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With Citibank, the number is only good for charges from one retailer and has a one-month expiration date. I don't ever give out my real CC number online anymore.
Someone else mentioned another company that lets you set up a maximum charge limit on a throwaway number.
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I was checking my credit card statement today and there was an online charge of $15.93 from Blizzard Ent (they sell some World of Warcraft video game I didn't buy) made on a day when I wasn't online. Googling them shows a number of people with similar problems. I haven't charged anything from Nashbar using that account in quite a while and expect the two problems are unrelated. The cc has been closed and a new card is on the way.
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I was also one of the Nashbar "victims". Has anyone used the 30 percent code?
I'm a little hesitant to give them more of my money after having to wrangle with various vendors to reverse fraudulent charges from the last mess (still out $60), especially because it's "only" 30 percent and I'm naturally skeptical of their claims of new security.
For a site that regularly discounts items more than 40 percent, 30 percent seems like a slap in the face for a security breach that caused a lot of consternation for many.
Perhaps I'm being unfair here, but I feel a bit insulted that they think I'll run back to them for a 30 percent discount.
I'm a little hesitant to give them more of my money after having to wrangle with various vendors to reverse fraudulent charges from the last mess (still out $60), especially because it's "only" 30 percent and I'm naturally skeptical of their claims of new security.
For a site that regularly discounts items more than 40 percent, 30 percent seems like a slap in the face for a security breach that caused a lot of consternation for many.
Perhaps I'm being unfair here, but I feel a bit insulted that they think I'll run back to them for a 30 percent discount.
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I was also one of the Nashbar "victims". Has anyone used the 30 percent code?
I'm a little hesitant to give them more of my money after having to wrangle with various vendors to reverse fraudulent charges from the last mess (still out $60), especially because it's "only" 30 percent and I'm naturally skeptical of their claims of new security.
For a site that regularly discounts items more than 40 percent, 30 percent seems like a slap in the face for a security breach that caused a lot of consternation for many.
Perhaps I'm being unfair here, but I feel a bit insulted that they think I'll run back to them for a 30 percent discount.
I'm a little hesitant to give them more of my money after having to wrangle with various vendors to reverse fraudulent charges from the last mess (still out $60), especially because it's "only" 30 percent and I'm naturally skeptical of their claims of new security.
For a site that regularly discounts items more than 40 percent, 30 percent seems like a slap in the face for a security breach that caused a lot of consternation for many.
Perhaps I'm being unfair here, but I feel a bit insulted that they think I'll run back to them for a 30 percent discount.
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Looks like the got the three people behind it - allegedly:
https://www.comcast.net/articles/news...RIME-IDENTITY/
https://www.comcast.net/articles/news...RIME-IDENTITY/
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Looks like the got the three people behind it - allegedly:
https://www.comcast.net/articles/news...RIME-IDENTITY/
https://www.comcast.net/articles/news...RIME-IDENTITY/
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I was also one of the Nashbar "victims". Has anyone used the 30 percent code?
I'm a little hesitant to give them more of my money after having to wrangle with various vendors to reverse fraudulent charges from the last mess (still out $60), especially because it's "only" 30 percent and I'm naturally skeptical of their claims of new security.
For a site that regularly discounts items more than 40 percent, 30 percent seems like a slap in the face for a security breach that caused a lot of consternation for many.
Perhaps I'm being unfair here, but I feel a bit insulted that they think I'll run back to them for a 30 percent discount.
I'm a little hesitant to give them more of my money after having to wrangle with various vendors to reverse fraudulent charges from the last mess (still out $60), especially because it's "only" 30 percent and I'm naturally skeptical of their claims of new security.
For a site that regularly discounts items more than 40 percent, 30 percent seems like a slap in the face for a security breach that caused a lot of consternation for many.
Perhaps I'm being unfair here, but I feel a bit insulted that they think I'll run back to them for a 30 percent discount.
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Perhaps but then I can't recall any retailer who has.
My bank issued new cards after the heartland breach weeks after it occurred. I knew of this way in advance since I'm tied in with the biz. There was a window of about 3 - 4 weeks.
Another big bank in the South had a laptop stolen with millions of CC on it.
Security is lame these days; however, things are being done to correct this. The years of blatant disregard has finally caught up.
My bank issued new cards after the heartland breach weeks after it occurred. I knew of this way in advance since I'm tied in with the biz. There was a window of about 3 - 4 weeks.
Another big bank in the South had a laptop stolen with millions of CC on it.
Security is lame these days; however, things are being done to correct this. The years of blatant disregard has finally caught up.
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Perhaps but then I can't recall any retailer who has.
My bank issued new cards after the heartland breach weeks after it occurred. I knew of this way in advance since I'm tied in with the biz. There was a window of about 3 - 4 weeks.
Another big bank in the South had a laptop stolen with millions of CC on it.
Security is lame these days; however, things are being done to correct this. The years of blatant disregard has finally caught up.
My bank issued new cards after the heartland breach weeks after it occurred. I knew of this way in advance since I'm tied in with the biz. There was a window of about 3 - 4 weeks.
Another big bank in the South had a laptop stolen with millions of CC on it.
Security is lame these days; however, things are being done to correct this. The years of blatant disregard has finally caught up.