It shows how vulnerable card users are. If we opt to pay something over the phones, I saw in places to use Amex that some bill can be paid over the phone, isn't we expose ourselves to this danger as well.?

Well, I used to have a Maybank Visa Petronas Gold. I used it online to purchased a Dell laptop for my gf (from laptop, delivery address all under her name). Guess what. The transaction went through. We received the laptop. However, when I tried to swipe my card a few days later, it was blocked.

So, I called their CS and she told me they decided to block my card due to that purchase. I was like WTH, you blocked my card after you let the transaction went through?? The CS gave excuse they can't reach my cellphone to confirm the transaction when it happen. Not true at all.

Anyway, I am currently holding Maybank 2 Cards. Can't resist their rebate. Need to be extra vigilant when holding their card.

@bata,

You mentioned that Maybank called you to inform about the illegal transactions. Anyway can confirm that it is from Maybank CC centre (1300-88-6688) ? This may be a clue on how it happen.

IF the call is not from this number, it could be:

The forumer saw ur number, then from your posting elsewhere in this forum, he got ur hp number. Pretending to be from Maybank, he got more details about your card when he called you. Then, he use the card for the purchases.

I put my English and surname on my application form but my card comes in my full name. I dint bother to ask the CS but now I know the reason.

I had the same experience. I called the CS and ask them to remove it from my Maybank2u. within 3 days settled.

From my experience of cancelling 2 cards.

Card 1: Received a CC card physically. I din't apply for this card. Immediately call the CS and they cancel the card without me going to the branch. Card is still uncut. I keep it as souvenir.

Card 2: In-use card that I have been using for 2 years. CS insist I go to their branch to have the card cut. No picture taken. End of the process, I also get to keep the part of the card as souvenir. The cute lady insist I must take part of the cut card with chip. Should be part of their procedure.

Both cards are from Maybank.

This post has been edited by staind: Jul 7 2011, 10:09 PM

Mine is 10/2016.hehe

I encountered the other way round last week. My intention was to purchase normal coffee and free normal coffee.

But was told that the promotion is only for Frappucino. End up I paid for the Frappucino and get the free normal coffee.

Mine too. I used to have Maybank2card amex + master + petronas. They shared the same combined CL.

I canceled my Petronas after that. The combined CL given to me earlier still remains the same.

Lately, I encounter many Esso stations that do not accept Amex at their pump. So far, 5 stations. All in Johor area. Even the one accepting Amex previously becomes not able to.