Ya that sucks. I never use my credit card/debit card associated with my bank account, except at ATMs if absolutely necessary.
I also keep 2 bank accounts, one I transfer money into, just enough to cover bills. I also give out direct debit and direct deposits for that account and have checks.
The other I have no card, checks or nothing for and never give the number out for direct deposit or debit. So I keep the majority of my money in it so it can't be siphoned out any way.
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Originally Posted by Mad_as_Hell  I know I'll get the money back - it's the principle. It's the inconveinience and life disruption and being put into a compromising position by some piece of sh*t on the other side of the planet that will in all likelyhood continue to screw people care-free until they get tired of doing it.... The card they got was my check card from a small local bank - and I'm not Bill Gates - these thieves left me with about $200 in my account - it will take my local bank around two weeks to get the money back to me - IF I'M LUCKY - I have to go to the bank to get pocket money - or find places that will take checks - and I STILL DON"T KNOW HOW THEY GOT MY NUMBER! SO I feel like I can't protect myself from this happening again - I have firewalls up, McAffee's full version and Spyware Doctor all installed and constantly running and they STILL got my card number. I scan my computer three times a week and update frequently. I'm just saying that it will be a long time, posssibly NEVER, before I type my credit card number in again - goodbye online shopping. |