Re: Identity Theft.
Alan, I got a call from, supposedly, my bank last month - I couldn't understand her, so I asked her to write to me. (I've never had that letter)Re: Identity Theft.
This has happened to me too recently and as part of a routine review of my account at my branch I mentioned it and the guy recommended not to use my debit card for anything other than to get cash out of the ATM. He said each credt card issued is a completely separate no from any previous card and is not linked to your account. I have taken note of that and will do this from now on. I know it is not infallible as Alan'e credit card details were used and mine could be too but it seems safer than using your debit card for internet shopping.Re: Identity Theft.
Alan when you were speaking to your 'Bank' did they ask you to repeat your account number, your full name and address or even your password?Re: Identity Theft.
I had two unusual purchases, both for amounts under $100, show up on my credit card statement a couple of years ago and I called Visa. In both cases they said the card was presented, not used online. They send me clear, and enlarged photocopies of the cash register slips signed at the stores. One of the purchases was from a florist in a city I've never visited. The signature looked nothing like mine but the card number was exact and the card had been swiped at the store terminal. My card was still in my possession and Visa couldn't explain how this happened! They did cancel the card, reverse the charges, and sent me a new one. I no longer own a credit card and only use my debit card to withdraw from the ATM.Re: Identity Theft.
Re: Identity Theft.
Mobile 'phone cameras are used more and more, to take photos of your card while you are holding it. For those in the know, blank cards are easy to get hold of. We were told this by the fraud department.
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