Sunday 23 March 2014

I did something stupid

Morning all

Sun is shinning but its cold and windy but at least the washing is getting a good blow through.  I did something stupid at the beginning of the month and ordered some Raspberry Ketone tablets from a site that was being advertised on Facebook, then I realised it was a scam.  So rang the bank and asked for any future payments requested from this company not to be honored well guess what yes!  £100.00 taken from our account yesterday.  I phoned the bank and they said I would have to let the payment go completely through and then report to the fraud department.  I have made a complaint to the bank stating that I had requested no more payment to be authorised to this company but not sure that I will get anywhere, so I am left feeling completely stupid.

On a good note went to Rachel's yesterday afternoon and had a really good time, she still has not come down from cloud 9 about her DT Spot with Crafters Companion, bless her.

I manged to make three cards yesterday just for the sheer pleasure of it, one is for my sister who is ill in hospital at the moment, I managed to speak with her yesterday and she sounds really poorly, she is hoping to go home next week with oxygen and carer's in place but says she is not budging from the bed until she feels she is well enough to go home and good for her I say.

Am only show casing one of my cards for now as I have to put sentiments on the other two still and will get onto that this afternoon, after Sarah has finished with the computer as her job has now gone to advert and she is completing the application form today, thank goodness they have only advertised it internally and have a short date for completion.




Will be back later to do some blog hopping so
Bye for Now

Love Alison

20 comments:

Carol said...

So cute Alison and bound to cheer up your sister. Carol x

Sue said...

Oh, I wondered where your blog had gone Alison! Glad I have found you again!
Your card is gorgeous, such an adorable image and I love the layout.
Sorry to hear about the scam, I hope that the bank are able to refund you.
hugs Sue xx

Whisper said...

Aaah super i so love this Gruffies image, and i can't seem to add my name to your blog yet, but will try again later, Luv Sam x

Amanda said...

Gorgeous card Alison, fingers crossed your sister starts feeling better soon and you get the bank issue sorted to. Hugs, Amanda x

applejack cards by sue said...

So sorry you've been 'scammed' there's so many suspect companies around and we invite them straight into our homes without realising. Loving your card, such a sweet image and coloured beautifully.

SandraCraftyCardz said...

Oh hunni so sorry you got scammed bloomin scumbags! Lets hope you get the money back quick! Lovely card and I am back with you now all updated my friend xxx

crafty-stamper said...

love the get well card and gorgeous House mouse image -hope your Sister feels better soon and you get the scam sorted -you should put a statement on FB to warn others too
carol x

cotnob said...

This is an adorable card Alison, your sister will love it.
I hope you manage to get your money back.
Pauline
x

Unknown said...

Adorably stunning....we had the same with scam, to deal with my computer through a reputable place I order from. They hacked into that place in order for my phone call to be transfered to the scammers...lost $500 AUD...XX

Heike said...

This is such a cute card. I hope your sister will feel better soon.
Heike xx

Jackie said...

Fabulous card Alison. I do hope you get your money back alright!
I have now joined your followers on this new blog, I think... :o)
I hope all goes well for your sister...hugs
Jackie xx

Julieanne..aka pinkjools said...

Gorgeous card Alison...Sweet image....Hope your sister feels better soon...Joolsx

sparklingblackrose said...

Oh Alison, don't be too hard on yourself-these scams are really professional and like you say you had already informed the bank. You should fight the bank all the way on this, if you tell them not to honour a payment then they should be your agents and do what you instructed! Hope it's all sorted soon!
Thank you for your lovely message on my blog lovely, it's great that you've been inspired to sew again-I've been so pleased with teaching myself and how much fun I've had!
I really hope your sister is feeling better soon lovely, sending you my love,
Elaine xxx

Karen said...

I got caught by something similar about three years ago.. fortunately First Direct were really good and I didn't lose anything.. Not a nice thing to have to go through though..
Please don't feel silly hun.. it happens to the best of us.

Love your card by the way..
And I hope your sister is better soon.

Big hugs,
Karen.xx

P.S. I'm following you on Bloglovin.. think I did it right.. lol.xx

suzanne2 said...

Such a cute card Alison, I love hm images. Hope your sister is home and on the mend soon. Let us know how you get on with the fraud too, there are some nasty people out there. Good luck with hun and try not to feel silly, it can happen to any of us

NanaConnie said...

Totally adorable, Alison! Love the coloring on both of the images. Are you adding the Follow by E-Mail option to the newly named blog? It sure helps me when I get the little notice whenever you have posted something new. :-D

Janice said...

Super super card Alison, a lovely image. Hope your sis is getting on ok and is improving daily. Well done to Rachel on the DT spot and I hope you get your banking sorted. There are a lot if online crooks out there! Jx

Chrissy said...

They are such nasty ratbags Alison...so many scams out there..makes me nervous just looking at advertisments..
Gorgeous get well card..love the cute bunny...dont like carrot juice...but hope your sister gets well real soon..

luv CHRISSYxx

Unknown said...

Morning Alison Gorgeous card i love it.
Debs x

Anonymous said...

Very Cute Card love the Image.
HugsElfie