Skype Billing Gone Haywire For Some Users 154
Cousin Scuzzy writes "This morning I awoke to 26 e-mail messages from Skype and PayPal notifying me of multiple payments for my Skype account that had been charged to my credit card and subsequently refunded. At first I suspected that this was a new wave of spam that had slipped through my defenses, but it quickly became apparent that they were legitimate messages. I then began to worry that my Skype account had been compromised. The first message from Skype thanked me for setting up their "Auto-Recharge" service which automatically purchases Skype credit when the balance falls below a certain amount. This was very suspicious, as I had never requested this service. Based on posts to Skype's forum, it now appears that there have been serious billing problems at Skype relating to Auto-Recharge for over a month. Although I believe that all unauthorized charges to my credit card have been refunded, it is worrisome that Skype, or anyone, would charge my account erroneously. Skype, for their part, has not yet e-mailed me an explanation or posted one online. This problem reinforces my aversion to automatic bill payment services that give companies the authority to draw money from my bank account at their discretion." For all the Skype users out there, have you experienced this? For what it's worth, the company's own response on the linked forum thread says that the problem is now solved.
It begin (Score:2, Funny)
It begins the Rise of the Machines skynet has declared war on humanity...
Oh Skype? never mind then
Biling (Score:5, Funny)
I am with Skype/Paypal Customer Service Biling. Please submit your account and credit card info hear and well ensure all refunds will be examined. Thank you
Re:Biling (Score:3, Funny)
I'm sorry, that sort of attempt at biling fraud makes me puke.
Re:Yes I have experienced it... (Score:5, Funny)
but I DID have it on my computer in a text file
This is a problem, because anyone who got access to your computer would have access to your CC number.
To avoid this security hole, rather than keeping my CC number in my computer, I keep it on a small plastic card in my wallet.
Re:a good feature would be ... (Score:4, Funny)
What does the pope's can have to do with this?
Re:Yes I have experienced it... (Score:5, Funny)
but the three digit code is there as proof that I am holding the actual card. If I memorize it I will have broken the entire security model.