Explainer: 702 sw 8th st charge on credit card

So you just got hit by a charge from 702 sw 8th st on your credit or debit card. Probably wondering what business resides at the address and why the hell you’ve a charge from them.

There’s no need to panic.

First of all, 702 sw 8th st Bentonville AK is Walmart Headquarter. However, lots of people have complained of being charged by the address even when they’ve not made any recent purchase on Walmart.com.

If you’re one of such people, here’s what likely happened –

• You’ve an active WMT Plus subscription you’re not aware of (maybe you forgot to cancel the subscription after the free trial or you were added to WMT Plus after self checkout at a Walmart mart)Then you were added into the membership which costs $98 a year or or $12.95 a month.

OR

• someone else is using your credit card info to make purchases on walmart.com

Here’s what to do in either scenario –

How To Cancel Subscription Charges

While there’s a documented process on canceling subscription via the app, lots of members have been unsuccessful. It’s best to call Walmart via +1(800)323-3897 (toll free) or +1(312)279-7755 for assistance.

What To Do If It’s an Unauthorized Charge

Inform Your Credit Card Issuer

Immediately contact your bank and inform them of the fraudulent transaction. You could do this by either reporting the fraud in their app or on their website. If fraud is confirmed, the issuer will likely cancel that card and issue you a new one with different numbers.

Update Your Passwords and Enable Two Factor Authentication

The second step you should take is updating your passwords. Make sure you check all of your other credit card accounts to see if they’ve also been compromised. It’s important to note that, even though only one card may have suspicious charges, you can’t be sure how the fraudster got the information. So make sure you change all of your passwords and PINs just to be safe.

Report the Fraud To Relevant Authorities

Report the scam to relevant authorities and organizations. This includes:

• Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): If you are in the United States, you can file a complaint with the IC3 at https://www.ic3.gov/.
• Your Local Consumer Protection Agency: Contact your local consumer protection agency or the equivalent regulatory body in your country.
• Better Business Bureau (BBB): File a complaint with the BBB if the online store is based in the United States.

Tips on How To Prevent Credit Card Fraud

1. Always Use Secure Websites. Whenever you’re entering your credit card info online, look for “https://” in the web address. The “s” means it’s a secure site.
2. Stay Alert from Phishing: Don’t Click on Links in Suspicious emails.
3. Keep your PIN and passwords super secret. If you must share them, change them after the person is done using them.
4. Be careful with public Wi-Fi when making online purchases or bank transactions. It’s safer to use a secure network.
5. After shopping or banking online, make sure to clear your browser’s cache. It helps keep your info safe.
6. Sign up for fraud alerts with your credit card company or bank. They’ll notify you if something fishy happens with your account.
7. Before tossing important papers, like bank statements, shred them or burn them to protect your info.
8. If you notice your card missing, tell your bank or creditor ASAP. They can help secure your account.

See Also – Unauthorized Audible Charge on Credit Card