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NEU_Throwaway1 t1_j1gt015 wrote

Friendly reminder that you shouldn't use a debit card for day to day transactions like this whenever possible, especially at frequently hit businesses like 7-Eleven and gas pumps.

Even though they are zero-liability and that you should receive a full refund once the fraud investigation completes, you are out of your own money from your personal checking account if your debit card info gets stolen.

On a credit card, it is still the bank's money at that point and the charge is suspended while it is investigated.

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SynbiosVyse t1_j1hljo5 wrote

I wish banks had ATM cards again like back in the day. I never use my debit card for purchases and very, very rarely use it for ATMs. Used my debit card in an ATM once and the next day my bank detected a fraudulent purchase online with it. Even though I check for skimmers I'm fairly certain the ATM had one that was well hidden.

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raabbasi t1_j1inxrt wrote

They still do! I had one from citizens up until recently.

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