A not so nice way to wake up Christmas morning is with a phone call from your bank saying your card has been “compromised”. Yep it happened to me. My account was frozen and I couldn’t even check the balance. Today I went to the bank machine and had to change my pin. $480.00 gone. Two transactions at an instabank for $241.75 each. “So yes Virginia there is a Grinch.” (as opposed to “Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Clause” from the movie, starring Richard Thomas (Johnboy) Ed Asner and Charles Bronson). I will not let this spoil my Christmas as I have been assured that I will be reimbursed, but it may take a few weeks. Here are some important tips to keep your money safe:
- Use your hand or body to shield your PIN during every transaction conducted at an Automated Banking Machine (ABM) or at the checkout.
- Keep an eye on your debit card when conducting a transaction at the checkout.
- Check your banking statements regularly and contact your financial institution immediately if you detect any unusual activity, for example, purchases you did not make or missing charges.
- Be alert. If someone is watching you or makes you feel uncomfortable, cancel the transaction and use a different machine.
· In the instance that you become a victim of debit card fraud, you are protected and you will not suffer any financial losses due to circumstances beyond your control.
Today I will have 3 pint size visitors over and their mom and dad and we shall have wine and cheese (the grownups of course) The kids will have figgy pudding and sweets. I am so happy to have these extra days off. Yah tomorrow off too. Love it. Nette
Oh man, that sucks so much, Jeanette! I'm glad you'll get the money back (eventually), but what a pain to go through.
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