The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXV

Originally Posted by JARblue

In other news, some jackass got my card number and tried to charge $1 at a gas station in San Antonio (as a test I assume) this morning. Had to cancel my card and get a new one.

Trying to decide whether that's good or bad. My old card number was incredibly easy to remember - I had it down in less than 24 hours lol. It's come in handy a few times when I didn't have my physical card with me. But it's also been dangerous at times, as it means I can buy pretty much anything on a whim

Originally Posted by bunk

Someone had cleaned out my checking account one time. I found out on a Saturday just as the banks closed of course. Had zero groceries, zero gas, for the weekend, and rent was due that week.
Took the bank almost 2 weeks to complete their investigation and get my money back.

Originally Posted by JARblue

That is one of the main reasons why I never use my debit card anymore. Credit card or cash only if I can. Credit card companies always take care of me immediately when it comes to fraud. Banks take forever and often make you work for it.

Originally Posted by bunk

I wised up and have more than one checking account between my regular bank and credit union. I only carry one credit card that has the lowest limit and even then Ill use it as a last resort..

Originally Posted by Rusty

I have 2 checking accounts. The one, all of our retirement money goes into. I write checks off of this one. The other is for my paycheck. This is for the debit card.