jpmetz
United States
Today, my credit card got blocked. Apparently, my bank thinks buying a $130 flat iron online is suspicious. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
random1456
Today, my credit card got declined while I was buying anti-depressants. FML
DumbLackofLuck
United States
Today, I waited until the last minute to do my Christmas shopping. Today, I also discovered that my bank account has been frozen due to suspicious activity. FML
Anonymous
United States
Surprise!
Today, my bank, being overly paranoid about fraud, declined my Christmas purchase on Amazon because I usually don't spend that much all at once. Instead of Amazon simply asking to try the card again, they instead switched to a different card in the wallet. Which would be fine, except it's a shared family account. FML
Anonymous
Money money money
Today, my fiancé and I got a joint account recently, but when I got home he was on the phone to the bank claiming our credit card number was cloned, because of the ridiculous number of random purchases. I checked my online banking. It was all just my normal buying habits. FML
Anonymous
Warren, United States
Make it make sense
Today, I had to contact my bank because their fraud department thought me buying gifts for 7 different people for Christmas was fraud. It wouldn't be a big deal, except they then wouldn't accept the original purchase and I had to go to the website to get the purchase to go through a second time. My bank is paranoid. FML
El Sayer
Saint Paul, United States
Hey, Big Spender!
Today, I put a lock on my account because of several unknown purchases for large amounts. Turns out it was my girlfriend, without asking. Who is now mad at me for blocking her parcels. FML
annoyed
North Las Vegas, United States
Today, I finally picked up my new bank card after my old one was stolen. It took the bank six weeks and five separate orders to figure it out, on top of which they've charged me a rush fee. FML
KamiAzaaaaaa
This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff
London, United Kingdom
Boozehound
Today, I found out my credit card was maxed out to the penny, all thanks to purchases made on an online wine store. Apparently my mother was thirsty enough to steal from her own son. FML
Anonymous
Canada
Today, I found out my bank charged me $50 for not having any money. Way to go bank, way to go. FML
DebitDebacle
Today, after my bank sent me a new card because the old one had been compromised, I woke up to find that it's already been used to start an Amazon Prime account and order several movies. The card to replace a compromised card has been compromised. FML
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Bijaglo 3
Thats a pretty expensive flat iron....
phoenixslayer69 4
Hopefully, the problem got ironed out.
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Comments (101)
Ldesu 0
Credit cards are supposed to give you freedom. Oh, the irony.
Buttsexpirate 9
I wouldn't take any chances I mean with the butt slasher out there, they might believe you'll become the hair straightener and go on a straightening spree.
ScarletBloom 14
Because you are the bank's debtor. So whatever you buy using your credit card is suspicious.
lover_of_life 8
GG, I thought by flat iron the OP meant a tire iron. Then I agreed a tire iron would be very suspicious.Three seconds later I realized my mistake. WOWWWWWW... *facepalm*
CryMoreFMLs 15
And why did you tell us this fascinating story? This seemed appropriate for grand children....
K_kanaka 26
I wonder what the hell they're thinking Bank: "Oh my god this person bought a flat iron I think they're going to try to smash someone's head in with it"
vettle 6
Wow you missed the point of suspicious. And if not, your sarcasm is terrible.
NorfolkDude 2
Depends on how you entered the credit card number. If you don't enter the csc, or type in the name/address exactly like how it is on the card, it'll be marked as suspicious. Usually they tell you to call the bank and then from there they ask you if you made the charge or not. It's a simple 5 minutes phone call that is usually automated. So I'm not so sure if I feel bad for the TC because it's not something that is hard to resolve.
bfsd42 20
There is no fml here. It's standard protocol. Would have been an fml if the credit card company let someone else buy a $130 flat iron on op's card.
HeyImJuli 3
-.^ again, I say WTF??????? OPs bank is a loser (wait that doesn't make sense...)
tina1213 0
Ooo that sucks .. Even though that is an expensive flat iron
AmyBGirl 3
It isn't that expensive to be honest, I bought one for over 200. Yeah, I had to save up for it, but I'd rather I bought a good one that works than a cheap one I'd have to return/burn my hair out.
stacianichole 2
Heat damages your hair whether you use a heat protectant or not. Doesn't matter if it's a Chi or some other expensive iron. Washing hair in hot water damages it...HELL, shampoo isn't even really good for your hair...
Egnar 19
When this happened to me after buying a computer online the guy I had to deal with on the phone about lifting the block on my card was extremely apologetic. Instead of being a dick I pretty much told him I'd rather spend an hour having to unlock my card than weeks trying to fix the issue of someone having stolen my identity. Point is, you made a purchase that your bank/cc company thought was unusual for you and they tried to protect you. It's not that hard to reverse of a process and it shows you're probably in good hands.
JoanT 11
You get it...