I Hate Banks

Well I guess it's not the bank's fault, and they have been vigilant with repayments and sending emails to me regarding what they considered unusual transactions, but I've been the victim of bank fraud twice in the 6 weeks.

I try to be very careful with my details. My card is always in my wallet and bag which is never far away from me, any online payment sites such as paypal is logged in/ out of every time I use them with so many different long and complex passwords even I struggle to remember them. I also routinely change my passwords to these site as an added precaution. yet still hackers prevail.

I've got it all sorted (luckily my bank is quite good like that). But let this be a friendly warning and reminder to whomever comes across this post to be extra careful where you keep your bank card, bank details and any passwords to websites they are linked to.

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Picklebobble · 56-60, M

Do you have a chip and pin card or one of the new scan ones ?
Lots of complaints from scan card users in the UK.
It seems the early versions can be scanned using certain software on certain phones.
So all people need do is walk past you holding their phones and they aparantly scan your card if you are within a few feet !!

Skelepop666 · 36-40, F

it's chip. I would refuse to have a scan card as there seems to be no sense of security about them. at least with my current one you need a specific unknown number to access it (and yes I refuse to keep the number written anywhere and i don't make it obvious when I'm typing it in)

Crusher69 · 61-69, M

Yes I have heard about that. I have just got a new card that is supposed to have better security - but who knows

Picklebobble · 56-60, M

@Skele-pop666: I'm the same!
I only ever use three online sites if I'm buying anything using it.
I mistrust everyone when it comes to letting people know my bank details.

Skelepop666 · 36-40, F

Like I said, the banks have been vigilant. They have taken me through loads of security questions before accessing my account to investigate, they have gone through every transaction that has been made in and out of the account for the last 2 weeks, calculated exactly what was wrong and refunded it within 24 hours (thats the longest it's ever taken them), worked out what device was used to make the transactions and blocked it, and cancelled the card completely ready to issue a new one in 3-4 days. I don't mean to be bitchy but it's just a right hassle to get it sorted just because there are people out there too lazy to get a real job and contribute something positive to society.