tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post1280513801363256895..comments2024-03-26T17:55:50.539-04:00Comments on Cranky old man: Bank Card Theftjoehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-29899411612305666162015-10-26T15:25:40.616-04:002015-10-26T15:25:40.616-04:00I like your solution!
I've been very surpri...I like your solution! <br /><br />I've been very surprised at how little monitoring the credit unions (hubby and I bank at different ones through work) seem to monitor things. I ended up charging some very unusual things on my card during a home repair project and no one ever did anything to confirm it was me. <br /><br />Hubby's number got hacked and used in Georgia (we live in NC), and no one ever figured out how. They went through about $700.00 in 12 hours. The credit union never confirmed any of the charges, but I do have to say they were great about crediting the money back. <br /><br />It seems like your solution would be cheaper than crediting things like that back! Danielle L Zecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492742250595537348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-67769975134009933182015-10-22T17:12:42.158-04:002015-10-22T17:12:42.158-04:00It bothers me having contactless payments on cards...It bothers me having contactless payments on cards. Anyone could go on a spree if they steal them. Crazy. Your solution sounds quite good. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-41492655465617514612015-10-22T01:29:07.191-04:002015-10-22T01:29:07.191-04:00We have had chip cards here in Australia for years...We have had chip cards here in Australia for years now and they can be hacked just as easily. All the hackers need is a "card reader" to get all the information from that chip, even by having a reader in their pocket and "accidentally" bumping up against you so the reader is close to your wallet.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-90021907301477919422015-10-22T01:25:33.183-04:002015-10-22T01:25:33.183-04:00Here in Australia, that option is called "pay...Here in Australia, that option is called "paywave" and SO many people use it. The limit is $100. I'm horrified at the thought of anyone getting hold of my card and zipping around all over town buying $99 worth of stuff at every single store they see. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-67187663622405374562015-10-22T01:21:29.512-04:002015-10-22T01:21:29.512-04:00Let's hope those 'smart people' are wo...Let's hope those 'smart people' are working on those details right now. <br />I remember one early morning working the checkout when a young woman's card was declined because the signature didn't match. It was her husband's card, not her own. Luckily for her, she was my next door neighbour, so I authorised her purchase. (Disposable nappies for their baby)Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-91704237976073222372015-10-21T21:51:02.766-04:002015-10-21T21:51:02.766-04:00Gosh, you really are cranky, aren't you?Gosh, you really are cranky, aren't you?Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-7150004180974544182015-10-21T20:26:18.502-04:002015-10-21T20:26:18.502-04:00The new chip cards should improve the situation. T...The new chip cards should improve the situation. There is very little identity theft and credit card hacking in other nations, because they've used the chip technology for a long time. We're finally getting there. My newest credit card has the chip.<br /><br />I pay cash for groceries, restaurant meals, and all other small purchases, using my credit card only for large purchases and at gas pumps. I won't eliminate the risk of getting hacked, but maybe it reduces it somewhat.Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-39780788340445088832015-10-21T20:02:14.184-04:002015-10-21T20:02:14.184-04:00Why can't we just carry piglets and chickens i...Why can't we just carry piglets and chickens in tote sacks, and barter?Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-39245940857422286582015-10-21T17:01:54.919-04:002015-10-21T17:01:54.919-04:00my credit card's been fraudulently used severa...my credit card's been fraudulently used several times and each time b of a has been great in crediting the charges and issuing a new card. as for the phone thing, what happens if you misplace/lose/have your phone stolen?TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-29371532603667246952015-10-21T16:42:42.600-04:002015-10-21T16:42:42.600-04:00My SIL had someone using her name and card who was...My SIL had someone using her name and card who was having a grand time in Florida. Luckily--it was all written off. With hacking skills today, not much is safe. The new cars aren't safe and I just learned my pacemaker is subject to hacking. Cheesh. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-25739407977057854502015-10-21T11:27:15.440-04:002015-10-21T11:27:15.440-04:00When we travel I always call our two credit card c...When we travel I always call our two credit card companies and let them know where we are going and how long we'll be gone. Works for us.<br /><br />I think you've a great plan. Our issue is we don't have a fancy cell phone that you can text. That plan wouldn't work for us. It's brilliant though.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-90302291941819501652015-10-21T09:18:31.378-04:002015-10-21T09:18:31.378-04:00I'm wondering how much the new chip cards will...I'm wondering how much the new chip cards will improve the situation. I've never used a debit card and only use credit cards in instances where it doesn't leave my hand.Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-25077790297993145482015-10-21T08:58:43.691-04:002015-10-21T08:58:43.691-04:00Before we leave the country we call the credit car...Before we leave the country we call the credit card company and inform them of the dates we'll be out of the country. So far we haven't had any problems using our card overseas. stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-17157781016117901092015-10-21T08:10:12.197-04:002015-10-21T08:10:12.197-04:00None of this will matter when the Bad Guys cyber-a...None of this will matter when the Bad Guys cyber-attack our ability to connect card terminals with our banks. Commerce will come to a dead stop! When was the last time you wrote a check, or paid cash for anything more than a coke or pack of gum? "Live by technology, die by technology".Lowandslowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08608734222483888884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-20564289210838415972015-10-21T08:08:21.997-04:002015-10-21T08:08:21.997-04:00It could be done, the problem is people would comp...It could be done, the problem is people would complain about taking those extra few seconds to confirm. Of course, if the person gets a text asking for confirmation when s/he isn't using the card, it would be the best thing ever. When waiting in line themselves, they'd complain. Can't please some people.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-65126539683093224002015-10-21T05:29:30.639-04:002015-10-21T05:29:30.639-04:00You know what Joe? That actually sounds like a br...You know what Joe? That actually sounds like a brilliant idea to me! I can't get my head around this contactless thing with debit cards. I thought the whole point of a pin number was to stop people using your card if it was stolen but now you can use it without the pin up to a certain amount just to save yourself a couple of seconds pushing the buttons. I don't get why anyone would opt for that option.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402703967636964187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-26362734867724378242015-10-21T04:15:33.828-04:002015-10-21T04:15:33.828-04:00Modern phones now have fingerprint ID. I keep wond...Modern phones now have fingerprint ID. I keep wondering whether to go for that. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-35105220759987905282015-10-21T01:07:54.790-04:002015-10-21T01:07:54.790-04:00Makes one want to use cash, but those debit/credit...Makes one want to use cash, but those debit/credit cards are so convenient.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-10974938563460702472015-10-21T00:37:54.216-04:002015-10-21T00:37:54.216-04:00We live in California. Once when we were in Hawaii...We live in California. Once when we were in Hawaii someone made 2 charges to an auto parts store in Detroit, one for $2,500 & the other for $5,000, allegedly presenting our card--which we had with us. I guess they were trying to take us for a ride--& building the car first. Visa ate the charge & sent us new cards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com