Going To Mexico-Leave Home Without It!
REDDING LIFESTYLES
February 28th, 2009
My real estate company held their annual convention on a cruise ship that 
stopped in Mexico and Belize. In Cozumel, my wife and I rented a scooter to tour around the island. I paid cash for the rental but the operator wanted to scan my credit card to cover any damages that might happen if we wrecked. I didn’t see this as a problem especially since the credit slip with the imprint of my card was returned to me after we returned the scooter undamaged.This was the only time I used the credit card on this trip while out of the country.
Today I got a call from my credit card company asking if I purchased building supplies in Mexico. They were suspicious of the charges and called me for verification. I told them these were fraudulent charges and they reversed them immediately. A new credit card is being issued. No harm done!
Government officials are warning Americans against visiting Mexico. Robberies and kidnappings are on the rise. This experience is just one more reason to find somewhere else to vacation. If you are going anyway, leave the credit cards at home and pay cash. Sorry Carl Malden!
530-224-6767 or 530-941-7492
BRAD GARBUTT
REALTOR/BROKER ASSOCIATE
REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS GMAC
QUARTER CENTURY LOCAL REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE
