Bug,
Sorry to hear the holidays had some speed bumps for you. But as usual, given your strength, it sounds like you have kept a sense of humor about it.
I think credit card scammers ought have to make restitution to the victim, at 10 times the attempted theft amount. The courts after finding them guilty ought order garnishment until they pay it all back and then some for the audacity of having attempted it. Only bright side is most credit card companies do a good job of relieving victims of the financial burden.
Oh....better penalty......make them continue to work at Walmart as a greeter and make them wear a sign that says "I hate fat people, ugly people, and rednecks, so feel free to slap that crap out of me". Then make them stand right inside the door during the 10 PM till 6 AM shift. :-)