Someone hacked into my account to buy 3 MacBooks!
I just got off the phone with eBay, Paypal and my bank (and, believe me, it was difficult to speak to the first 2) about a fraudulent purchase in the amount of $4,140.56 for 3 (3!!) laptops. What gets me is that it went through even though it was being sent to a different address from mine. The seller was very nice; they were the first people who helped me, and the purchase was cancelled. I was extremely lucky to hear about it right away. First thing was a recorded message from Paypal that kept skipping, so I thought it was a scam. If I had been busy and away from my phone or the internet, it could have been worse. But, I checked my account and saw the charge, Luckily, I messaged the seller immediately, because a phone number and a live person on eBay or Paypal was so difficult. I changed my passwords but, I don't think that's enough. I am furious that the purchase and Paypal charge went through with address that was not on my account. I think I should inform the police, since I do know the address this act of larceny was using. I am happy that neither me nor the seller was eventually robbed.
fab_finds4u
·2 years agoYes, you must always be aware of your accounts and charges to your cards.
Legitimate buyers can have purchases sent to a different address and so can hackers.
You need to clean your computer not just change passwords. You could have visited a site that installed malware on your phone or the device you were using. Clean your computer and then change passwords on all your accounts.