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I was importing my credit card and bank statements into QuickBooks when I noticed a charge I didn't recognize.  The merchant was SYS INC and the amount was $9.10.  I logged in to Bank of America so I could review the charge, but it only listed the merchant as a Stationary, Office & School Supply store.  There was no phone number or other identifying information.

I do quite a bit online shopping, but this was my business Visa card so the charge really bothered me.  When I checked the date of the transaction it occurred on the day I went to Six Flags for the first time.  I know I didn't use my business card that day.

A friend of mine worked some Google magic and found an online forum where people were complaining about this company and its fraudulent charges.  Apparently the scam usually involves a phone call first, but I never received one.  Charges were always the same, too...either $9.05 or $9.10 (my charge).  Sometimes a phone number appears on the statement, but no one ever answers...it's just a generic voice mail message telling the caller to leave a message.  The recording doesn't even mention a company name.  The number, in case you're curious, is 866-529-6539.

I was able to call Bank of America and have the charge removed without any issue, but now it makes me wonder how SYS INC got my credit card info to begin with.  So, please be sure to carefully check your statements.  If you see a charge from SYS INC in the amount of $9.10 or $9.05 go ahead and file a dispute with your credit card immediately. 

I was about to just ignore the charge and chalk it up to me being forgetful.  My guess is SYS INC counts on this very thing.  There were probably hundreds of complaints in that forum thread, and there's no telling how many people have been suckered without realizing it.