DROID Charges on my checking account??

[frequentflier (Premo)]

Originally Posted by itsbob

I THINK (looking at the APP library) the only one I actually paid for was the Car Finder.

It looks like they were getting ready to rake me over the coals through the Apple Store too.

They'll hit you with a $1 charge first (just got this one from Apple today) then if that goes through they go ape#### on your checking account.

I got the $1 charge from Blizzard.com yesterday, and as soon as it went through it was followed up with the rest, all within a 24 hour period.

I can't believe BOA didn't say WTF? and stop until they confirmed with me.

Had it happen 2X last year w/ BOA for my business acct. Many charges in a short period of time including exploratory $1 charges. When I called BOA, they said they red flagged my account (but could not explain why they did not notify me) It took several weeks to straighten out but they tied MY money up in the meantime!
Second time, I caught it as it was happening so it was much easier to shut off. I watch my accounts like a hawk now!

[Sydney]

Originally Posted by Beta84

Wachovia? Do we have ANYWHERE near here?? I guess if you're in Charles you're OK since there is one in Waldorf. It's not feasible from down here.

There is a Wachovia in LaPlata and one in Brandywine, there will be a new Wachovia some time in the next year or two in St. Mary's. I guess you've never heard of internet banking?

[HTML]As for the issue...sucks but I don't see how it has to do with Droid. Droid doesn't take credit/checking info./HTML]

And the bank issue had to do with the money was taken from his bank account. He state BOA didn't call him to tell him about the charges.

[Beta84]

Originally Posted by Sydney

There is a Wachovia in LaPlata and one in Brandywine, there will be a new Wachovia some time in the next year or two in St. Mary's. I guess you've never heard of internet banking?

[HTML]As for the issue...sucks but I don't see how it has to do with Droid. Droid doesn't take credit/checking info./HTML]

And the bank issue had to do with the money was taken from his bank account. He state BOA didn't call him to tell him about the charges.

Internet banking is useful for many functions but that doesn't put money in your wallet, does it? Does it let you insert items into a safety deposit box? How about any of the other things that require a physical bank or ATM? Are they even building new wachovia banks now?? Aren't they Wells Fargo?

and regardless of your quoting issues, he was complaining about the Droid being linked to his bank account problems...read the first post in the thread. BoA not notifying him was a secondary issue not mentioned in the first post. But with Droid, he can download the BoA app and check his accounts from anywhere (Wachovia doesn't have an online app)

[itsbob]

Originally Posted by spike2763

The same thing happened to me from BLIZZARD on my credit card just last week. But after the third charge, the credit card company denied the charge and contacted me. BLIZZARD removed the charges from my card, after I called them. They were OK about it, must happen alot.

Yep, Blizzard was very good about it after I got through their voicemail from hell..

[afjess1989]

At least you caught it ahead of time a friend up mine had his stolen and it charged him out 900 dollars on his BOA Credit card. It took 3 months for it to be fixed and blizzard said that this does happen a lot and after everything was said and done they offered him the WOW game and some months free loll

I watch my account like a hawk too, log in atleast once a day too much easy theiving going on in this age.

[SG_Player1974]

Originally Posted by itsbob

Yep, Blizzard was very good about it after I got through their voicemail from hell..

Glad to see that you got some resolution. Looks like this is a common problem associated with BOA. Might want to look into switching banks (I know its a pain) as BOA looks to be prone to hacking.

[luckystar]

Originally Posted by hammishsqueak

I have a Droid and Advanced Task Killer should be free. I'm pretty sure that all app downloads are charged to your Verizon account and show up on your bill.

ATK is free, and a must-have. One of the few things I don't like about Android; you need some kind of task killer.

However for app downloads you have to input a credit card, which stays linked (but password protected, I believe).

Another good security measure for Android based phones is Protector. Locks certain apps including things like your email, gallery, and messages with a 4-6 digit pin. Cost me some money, but it was worth it. It allows you to lock any app you choose - including the market.

Check out Androidforums.com, really helpful and good for researching apps you're wary of.

[Sydney]

Originally Posted by Beta84

Internet banking is useful for many functions but that doesn't put money in your wallet, does it? Does it let you insert items into a safety deposit box? How about any of the other things that require a physical bank or ATM? Are they even building new wachovia banks now?? Aren't they Wells Fargo?

and regardless of your quoting issues, he was complaining about the Droid being linked to his bank account problems...read the first post in the thread. BoA not notifying him was a secondary issue not mentioned in the first post. But with Droid, he can download the BoA app and check his accounts from anywhere (Wachovia doesn't have an online app)

If I need cash I go to an ATM, generally just use a checkcard. No, I don't have a safety deposit box, I have a small safe in my house for my important documents.

How about any of the other things that require a physical bank or ATM? Are they even building new wachovia banks now?? Aren't they Wells Fargo?

How many times to you go to the bank? I probably only go to the bank a few times a year, if that. Unless I'm taking money out for a trip or need a cashier's check, I don't need to go to the bank. And yes, Wells Fargo bought Wachovia last year, they are going to be opening a branch in St. Mary's sometime the end of 2011 and 2012.

he was complaining about the Droid being linked to his bank account problems...read the first post in the thread. BoA not notifying him was a secondary issue not mentioned in the first post.

I believe his main issue was the fact that the money was missing from his bank account. How it was missing, who took it and why BOA didn't let him know, is all the same issue.

he can download the BoA app and check his accounts from anywhere (Wachovia doesn't have an online app)

Wachovia does have Wachovia Mobile.

https://www.wachovia.com/foundation/...extfmt=default

[foodcritic]

Originally Posted by itsbob

Don't know for certain if it's from the Droid, but I bought an app for my droid through the "market".

I checked my checking account today, and I have a charge for $149.90, $99.95 and 18 charges for $25 apiece.

ALL from Blizzard.com entertainment. I'd try to reach them, but the site is blocked from work, so had to go through the bank to file a claim.

CHECK YOUR CHECKING ACCOUNTS!!

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