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Credit Card Refund too much after Fraud

Hi,

Strange one this..

About 4 months ago I noticed fraudulent activity on my Credit Card to the value of around £2,000.

My balance up to that point was around £300.

I rang Barclaycard who refunded me but they refunded too much.
I'm now £980 in credit despite spending another £500 on top of the original £300.

I've called numerous times to explain the situation but they seem to think nothing is wrong.

I'm not sure what to do. What is the law regarding this?
Barclaycard only deal online or by phone so I can't physically speak to someone.

thanks

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  • glentoran99
    glentoran99 Posts: 5,825 Forumite
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    nigpay1 wrote: »
    Hi,

    Strange one this..

    About 4 months ago I noticed fraudulent activity on my Credit Card to the value of around £2,000.

    My balance up to that point was around £300.

    I rang Barclaycard who refunded me but they refunded too much.
    I'm now £980 in credit despite spending another £500 on top of the original £300.

    I've called numerous times to explain the situation but they seem to think nothing is wrong.

    I'm not sure what to do. What is the law regarding this?
    Barclaycard only deal online or by phone so I can't physically speak to someone.

    thanks

    Which was it £300 or £2000?
  • meer53
    meer53 Posts: 10,217 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Just don't spend the money. Barclaycard will take it back once they realise. It's not your money so the law says don't spend it.
  • nigpay1
    nigpay1 Posts: 41 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    My own personal balance was £300.
    Someone defrauded my account of an additional £2000.
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