WARNING - Credit Card Fraud.

robotoil · Post by **robotoil** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:49 am

See http://forum.thegiant.org/viewtopic.php?t=1744

Basically, a lot of us are being hit with credit card fraud. The only place we can all agree we bought from with these cards is ICONOCLAST. While we do not know for sure that the fraud started there, if you made a purchase there for the "Soup Can", it would behoove you to check your banking transactions!

Post by **McKenna** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:45 am

If you are any of these people, please check your credit card account for unauthorized transactions:

robotoil
misano
distract
ChapPKP
Bonesy
johnstonamerica
speedoguy
JTK
pogue79
henna
smartussi
Marilyn
TinManOne
somethingcorp904

TinManOne · Post by **TinManOne** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 12:05 pm

I never worry about this kind of stuff...
I always use a prepaid debit card when I buy stuf online

ChapPKP · Post by **ChapPKP** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 12:08 pm

I am a little worried now i don't even remember what card I used...

JTK · Post by **JTK** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 12:49 pm

Yep! They got me!! Received a call from my credit card co. this morning. Several thousands of dollars have been charged! Props to the credit card company for spotting the suspicious activity.

Post by **McKenna** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 12:58 pm

ChapPKP wrote:I am a little worried now i don't even remember what card I used...

If it helps, your order confirmation would have been sent by office@iconoclastusa.com and it contains the last 4 digits of the card.

oxford26 · Post by **oxford26** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:01 pm

I called my credit card company to let them know that others have experienced a problem with the Iconoclast site. I would recommend you doing the same. Not only does it give them a heads up (and hopefully get them to be more vigilant monitoring your card) it also may help them catch the bums who are using these numbers.

robotoil · Post by **robotoil** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:15 pm

Has someone already contacted Iconoclast? It makes their shipping problems look like a walk in the park. I hope they find out where the problem is and deal with it in a bayonets type style.

I just sent Iconoclast an email.

"A large number of Shepard Fairey fans who bought the "Soup Can" from you are being hit with credit card fraud. The common thread is Iconoclast. Go to thegiant.org and see for yourself. You have a problem somewhere."

Post by **McKenna** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:19 pm

I sent them an email earlier today with a link to the other thread.

Post by **scud80** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:26 pm

i sent an email also ... i bet they aren't having the best day now.

Iconoclast · Post by **Iconoclast** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 3:30 pm

Several people just emailed us about potential credit card problems. We greatly appreciate those who contacted us and encourage ALL of our clients to contact us about anything, anytime. Please know that I am personally looking into this and promise that if any mechanical error occurred on our end, you WILL be credited. If our credit card processing has been compromised, we WILL correct that, credit you, and take action against those who are responsible.

What would be very helpful is if everyone who ordered from us AND who had fraudulent charges made on their cards could email me directly: cstrike@iconoclastusa.com. I need to know the amount charged, the date, and from whom the charge was made [was it iconoclast, or someone else?]. I will personally handle this expeditiously.

Believe me, I understand and appreciate that you, our clients, are our most valuable asset, and that I will pursue this with a vengeance.

Always
Christian Strike
Iconoclast
513.792.9744
cstrike@iconoclastusa.com

Post by **McKenna** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 3:52 pm

Iconoclast wrote:What would be very helpful is if everyone who ordered from us AND who had fraudulent charges made on their cards could email me directly: cstrike@iconoclastusa.com. I need to know the amount charged, the date, and from whom the charge was made [was it iconoclast, or someone else?]. I will personally handle this expeditiously.

Hi Christian, It's great that you guys are looking into this. When you say you want to know the amount charged and the date, are you talking about our orders with Iconoclast, or the fraudulent charges?

Iconoclast · Post by **Iconoclast** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 4:05 pm

Sorry, I wasn't clear. I need to know info about the fraudulent charges: who charged you, the date, the amount and anything else that might be helpful.

bboygraphix · Post by **bboygraphix** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 5:22 pm

i purchased the soup can as well (i wasnt on the list) and my credit card was used to charge $700-800 on radioshack.com and something around $50 to ancestry.com

both charges were caught by washington mutual and my card was closed out/cancelled.

Post by **submit** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:15 pm

add me to the list, I've been on the phone all day.

starvingstudent · Post by **starvingstudent** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:17 pm

When did all these fraudulant charges take place? I just bought my soup can last week and now I am concerned that someone out there will use my financial aid money to buy something other than OG prints.

byrnexxx · Post by **byrnexxx** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:19 pm

Mine started 12/15 and as I said in a prior post are still ongoing thru today on my cancelled card.

starvingstudent · Post by **starvingstudent** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:24 pm

Thanks, I called up my bank and so far nothing. I put a watch on my account too. I feel like there is a few hundred that is unaccounted for. But I won't be sure until I see my statement.

bboygraphix · Post by **bboygraphix** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:29 pm

i would honestly just cancel the card. they already have your card #, so don't risk it. depending on your bank, a new one should come in the mail within a week...

starvingstudent · Post by **starvingstudent** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:52 pm

BTW how long did it take to get your soup can? I am really excited about this print and that it was still available.

After seeing the Magritte exhibit in LA, I have reason to believe that this will be one of the most important Shepard Fairey prints. There were so many artists that were merely paying homage to Magritte that made the exhibit. This print will be no different, but history will tell. I know there are people that will argue that there are more iconic Obey images (and I definitely see the validity with that point also).

Now I need to cancel my credit card....

robotoil · Post by **robotoil** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 8:07 pm

They are slow on the shipping.

Post by **submit** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:18 pm

All this shite is freaking me out. I never had this kinda crepe happen to me before. Should I be as freaked out as I am? Is anyone else freaking out more than they are letting on???? This blows.

smartussi · Post by **smartussi** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:25 pm

Yup...I'm more annoyed than freaking out....at least this was caught early

Post by **nixon451** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:32 pm

submit wrote:All this shite is freaking me out. I never had this kinda crepe happen to me before. Should I be as freaked out as I am? Is anyone else freaking out more than they are letting on???? This blows.

If you paid with a credit card it's not that big a deal. It's just a pain in the buttocks.

starvingstudent · Post by **starvingstudent** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:36 pm

I agree. Anytime there has been fraud on my card they have caught it and haven't charged me. In fact I had an Amex card cancelled on me when I was driving cross country because they thought someone stole my card and was using it.
I had my social security card, birth certificate and pasport stolen out of my car a few years back and that worries a hell of alot more.

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