I got hit for $6.96 on 8/13/08, and I provided my bank the information I learned from you guys prior to calling.  My bank (Wachovia) wasn't very helpful, in fact the dispute representative I worked with made me feel like I was the enemy trying to take money from her.  I know my money is gone.  Thanks for the information.

I received one on my August statement.  The call was made in the middle of July 08.  I tried calling the number that appears on my credit card next to the charge 208.629.8051 and no one answers.  I left a voice mail.  

Has anyone been able to contact Sparecapital.com or get the charge removed?

Thank you,
William Hart

Yes!  You are the first other victim I have been able to identify online.  A $4.96 charge hit my cc last month under SPARECAPITAL.COM and with the same number.  My cc company identified it as a "data procesing" outfit.  I have filed a criminal fraud complaint against them and had my cc company issue a courtesy refund for the fraudulent charge.

Got a charge also for 4.96. Maybe they think these small charges won't get noticed!

Charge of $4.96 on 8/18/08 to my capitol 1 debit card. Called the bank to dispute and they gave me the phone number that was listed on this transaction I called it also a non-english accent that can not be understood past the support@sparecapital. Now have to deal with the headache of changing account info on my bills that I pay online gggggrrrrrrr. But at least I don't have to worry about a big charge hitting my account.

also got hit for 6.96  first part of july

i am reporting it to my cc co  and will investigate further.
thanks for all of the above info.

Same thing... a $4.96 charge to my card without my permission. Don't know who they are or how they got my number. I told my bank about this site.

I was also charged on 7/25/08 in the amount of $6.96.  My credit card company refunded the money but it is a pain to have to go through this process because someone else is a criminal.

Same here in Dallas, Texas. $2.96 on a card never used for internet transactions so they got it elsewhere.

I also have this charge and this number has now been disconnected. NICE!

The info the my CC company game me was Alisa Rich, 8126 SE Lake Rd Apt 122, Portland, OR 97267.  alisarich544@gmail.com

I was not going to even report this because it was such a small amount, I figured it was some sort of mistake, not a big deal, only $2.96.

I have now cancelled my CC and have a new one coming. INSANE! Made me wake up! Thanks for posting everyone!

Latest one Scammed
Did a search for Sparecapital.com after receiving a $4.96 charge on cc.  Found this web page. CC company removed it quickly. Totally annoying my cc# is being scammed!

Got me, too.  Lot's of paperwork and a hassle but I'll see it through.  CANCEL your card!  Bank teller told me it is happening all over the east coast!  The next time it won't be for $4.96...

/cmf

well, might as well add my name to the list that got stung - only $2.96, but the cost of cancelling card, notifying those who bill my credit card monthly in terms of time and hassle far exceeds that. As others have mentioned, look over every charge to your card!

Folks, go to the authorities.  First start with: IC3.gov -  The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).  It's a start.

Other sites to visit are: FTC.gov & FDIC.gov

I received the same fraudulent charge of $4.96 on my credit July 17, 2008.  Called Credit Card company reported fraudulent charge and cancelled account.  Eventually, these people will be caught and sent off to a federal prison.  What goes around comes around!

I got hit yesterday. No one ever called. I just happened to notice the money missing from my account.

I am in the process of working on this with my bank.

Same as most posters. 4.96 put to my card today by sparecapital.com . Still pending. Called my soon-to-be former bank. Spent 45 min on hold. Card is now canceled. Charge to be reversed.

No idea if there would have been a big charge later, I am not waiting to find out.

I am angry enough to try to get a police report.

SPARECAPITAL.COM (208-629-8051) charged my credit card $4.96 on 08/02.  Website (SPARECAPITAL) is not active and calls to phone number get answering machine with almost incomprehensible voice.  
I called my CC company and was advised to file formal dispute of charge.  Charge will be reversed and I am advised to monitor account for further problems

This is a "FRAUD"... stealing IP Address' for fraudulent charges to Credit Cards, Like recently on my BP/Visa.  They should be put in a prison and starved to death. Will notify Earthlink of scam.

I had a $4.96 from sparecapital.com.  Had CC reverse this charge.

same issue too, I got a charged on my Debit Card. Amount is $4.96. I will be calling my Bank to get this matter resolved asap!.  I did call the number and got an recording, which I couldn't really understand.

I was also hit with a $2.96 charge, and Bank of America's fraud detection folks called me before I noticed it (July 24)...they advised closing the card, which I protested, but turns out to have been the right thing to do, reading these posts.  Bank issued a credit.  Hassle moving existing autobillpays to a new card, but appears to have been worth it to make the closeout.

I did not recieve a call but my account was also charge with a $2.96 charge and I want to know how they recieved my account # and how did they make a charge without my consent, also a month ago on my last statement I had been hit with a $9.00 charge under the name of link services with a 800 number as follows 1-800-408-3689.  When I called both numbers a recording came on saying they were unable to take the call and to please leave a message.  I left a message demanding my money back I did in fact receive my 9.00 back but no response from the 2.96 people.  Yes also not speaking ENGLISH

Just saw my checking acount short for the 4.96, calling the bank now. this is a bank of america debit card...

I wonder if they stole debit card numbers, or from what retailer they got these numbers... I have only nysc that goes on this debit card.

Just like the post of July 23rd, 2008 from Caligula, I had the same charge and same amount and also disputed it on my CC.  This is the 2nd time this year I've had a under $5.00 charge charged to my CC from 2 different companies and both were fraudulent.  My thinking is these type people are hoping the card holders aren't going to notice or dispute a small charge per card.  Of course if these bozo's keep doing this 1000x, you can imagine the money they can steal.

THEY GOT ME FOR $2.96 ON AUG 4TH.  HAD TO CANCEL MY CARD

Same issue as above, mine was for $4.96. Got the machine and the number appears to br from Idaho.

I'm the latest victim. Fortunately only for $2.96. Call the number and a heavily accented voice claims "Leave your name and number. No one to take your call." My bank had no problem with the dispute. I'm sure the criminals are hopeful that such a small amount will not be noticed.

While vacationing in VA.DC this month, I tried to use my debit card at a store and it was declined. When I called my local bank in Illinois, they said that they had blocked my card due to a suspicious charge from sparecapital.com for $4.96. I had to cancel my card at the time and did not allow the charges. I am glad that my bank acted on my behalf. It was apparently a hacker who got hold of my information. It was a very scary moment.

I had a charge hit my CC for $2.96.  My bank called me questioning it.  I cancelled my CC as it is fraud.