i sent myself a scam and the transaction was authorized

Feb 13, 2025

Last month, I mentioned I received a scam in the mail — a “pocket hug” with a QR code to scan. I didn’t know until today that it was charged to my credit card by Walmart. Yes, I posted about the fraudulent charges too — but more information came to light today when I received notice that it’s been determined that the purchase was authorized and the amount was placed back on my card for me to pay.

I don’t know my own address.

It seems to me it’s obvious that the charge was fraudulent. The physical address used wasn’t mine, and I certainly wouldn’t order a “pocket hug” scam from a Walmart outside vendor named dongguanshihuan. If you know me, you know I was on fire when I called the CC company and 1-800-WALMART.

We’ll see what happens next…

In the meantime, we’re eating like it’s our job around here.

chicken lazone

Chicken Lazone is a quick and easy dish that’s amazing – here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 lb chicken tenders
1/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups heavy cream

Directions:
Combine salt, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.  Sprinkle over both sides of chicken tenders.
In large saute pan, melt half of the butter over medium-high heat.  Cook the chicken tenders until done, about 8 minutes.
Pour the cream and remaining butter into the skillet.  Lower heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.  Serve chicken and sauce over pasta or mashed potatoes.

The outside weather here at the barndo is too nasty to be outside — and Perry’s got the bug that’s going around. Not sure what will be on the menu for tomorrow here, but I hope you’ll be having chicken lazone. 🙂


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