I just noticed 3 (!) unauthorized pending transactions on my brand-'new checking account. I called the bank, and they informed me that these charges were made from my checkcard (which I didn't use for any purchases) for OnLingo Language CDs. I have never heard of this company before, nor did I buy anything from them because I have just come from the hospital after a major surgery. I filed a fraud claim. Just out of curiosity, I googled "Onlingo" and here I am! So they really are infamous for unauthorized charges and all kind of fraud!

The bank rep said that they entered my card number manually, and that they could make repetitive withdrawals as pre-authorized transactions. This is just horrible!