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Strange Coincidence?

KittySoftPaws — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:35:44 GMT

I have but only one major credit card, and I keep it paid off as well as check on my online acct. frequently. Like with most everyone that has one, it gets hacked on occasion. While checking the other day, I saw a charge that wasn't authorized sitting in the temporary charges section. So I immediatley called and reported it as such, and acct. was closed and a new card sent out. Good timing too, as the next day there were like 8 more unathourized charges sitting in temporary charges. Not this time! Yesterday I received my new card, and was astonished that the last 4 numbers on the card are the exact last 4 numbers of my SS#! Coincidence? Not sure if I should keep this one or request another. Maybe it's not a good idea to keep it, but I haven't called yet to inquire and report it. Just, what are the odds? So, I prefer to look at this as a positive good luck situation. Would any of you keep the card, or would you request a new one? Just curious.

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Venezia — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:42:34 GMT

Keep it. Yes, it's a coincidence.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:48:03 GMT

The last four digits aren't enough to steal your identity.

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tansy — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:57:47 GMT

Weird for sure but I'd keep it.

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:19:13 GMT

@KittySoftPaws wrote:
I have but only one major credit card, and I keep it paid off as well as check on my online acct. frequently. Like with most everyone that has one, it gets hacked on occasion. While checking the other day, I saw a charge that wasn't authorized sitting in the temporary charges section. So I immediatley called and reported it as such, and acct. was closed and a new card sent out. Good timing too, as the next day there were like 8 more unathourized charges sitting in temporary charges. Not this time! Yesterday I received my new card, and was astonished that the last 4 numbers on the card are the exact last 4 numbers of my SS#! Coincidence? Not sure if I should keep this one or request another. Maybe it's not a good idea to keep it, but I haven't called yet to inquire and report it. Just, what are the odds? So, I prefer to look at this as a positive good luck situation. Would any of you keep the card, or would you request a new one? Just curious.

@KittySoftPaws

Perhaps my coffee hasn't kicked in yet, but I don't understand .... what kind of potential "danger" are you concerned about?

Yes, it's a weird coincidence, but even if someone knew what those last 4 digits meant, what could they do with them?

Personally, I'd keep it.

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kitcat51 — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:28:01 GMT

It's just a coincidence but if you don't feel comfortable with it request a new card @KittySoftPaws

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GingerHead — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:29:58 GMT

@KittySoftPaws

Wow, what are the chances? Maybe you should play the Lottery today....it may be a sign.

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KittySoftPaws — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:30:31 GMT

@kitcat51 Yeah, of course one's first reaction is that of security because of the numbers and in which they are on the card, but the more I think about it, it's probably just fine.

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KittySoftPaws — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:31:53 GMT

@GingerHead Exactly what my Husband said.

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GingerHead — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:35:28 GMT

@KittySoftPaws

Honestly, it would freak me out too and my first reaction would be whoa....that's not good!

Your concern is understandable for sure.

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:42:54 GMT

I had to come back here when I remembered this ... years ago, one of my sisters' co-workers bought a new car and it had the last 4 digits of her SS# on the license plates!

Again ... even if someone knew what it meant, what could they do with it?

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GingerHead — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:51:08 GMT

@Tinkrbl44

That would freak me out! I'm a sceptic about signs and what-not but I would think it was a sign of something and hope it was a good something....

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KittySoftPaws — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:07:43 GMT

@SilleeMee You are probably right, yet how do they seem to so easily get my entire credit card #? They are becoming more and more saavy.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:32:35 GMT

@KittySoftPaws wrote:
@SilleeMee You are probably right, yet how do they seem to so easily get my entire credit card #? They are becoming more and more saavy.

@KittySoftPaws

Sometimes from card skimmers at ATMs or gas pumps and even other places where skimmers are used. Using public wi-fi is another way.

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beach-mom — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:03:43 GMT

@KittySoftPaws - As someone who has had her bank card compromised, I would definitely request another card. I would just tell them some of the numbers on the account number of the card make me uncomfortable. They don't have to know anything else.

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:41:23 GMT

Not long ago, I was at a red light and saw the license plate on a car in front of me ... it had the numbers 666 in the grouping.

I'm not superstitious, but I would have taken the time and trouble to get a different number ... just because.

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Carmie — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 02:16:25 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

Not long ago, I was at a red light and saw the license plate on a car in front of me ... it had the numbers 666 in the grouping.

I'm not superstitious, but I would have taken the time and trouble to get a different number ... just because.

I have a beautiful hand stitched quilt that is numbered. I looked at it for about a year, but it was expensive. I first saw it in a catalog.

One day, I came accross the quilt at an outlet store and it was marked way down, so I grabbed it quickly before it got away.

When I got it fully opened at home, I noticed the number 666 on the ribbon sewed on one corner. That is why I am guessing I got such a wonderful price on it.

My husband said I'd be sleeping with the devil in our bed. It didn't bother me. I love the quilt.

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Imaoldhippie — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:06:58 GMT

@KittySoftPaws .............I dont believe in coincidence. Change it.

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jellyBEAN — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:10:19 GMT

@Imaoldhippie wrote:
@KittySoftPaws .............I dont believe in coincidence. Change it.

I don't believe in coincidences either. If this had happened to me, I think it would freak me out too. After hemming and hawing about it for several days I would probably call the credit card company and ask for another new card.

So much fraud out there.

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Still Raining — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:47:27 GMT

The odds must be astronomical for this to happen. Perhaps it is a good omen?

Makes you want to go back to college and try an advanced statistics class. The first was a lot of fun for me.