how can I stop getting people to use fraud on my debit card?

this is the 2nd time in less than 2 months, the bank shuts my card down because of them doing that and then I have to wait for a new card to come in the mail, this happened wed so I wont get it till next WK, its very inconvenient cause not everyone lets you use checks, the store downstairs, its a grocery store , they'll take my checks but a lot of stores wont so a lot of times I'm stuck not being able to get what I need to get thanks to the idiots using my card. I applied for a credit card thru my bank so if this ever happens again I can at least have that to use, is there anyways to put an end to this once and for all? tired of the inconvenience of not being able to buy what I need and cant use an ATM cause I don't have my card.

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froggtongue · M

I totally understand the frustration. I don't think there's any positive way to stop something like that. Otherwise everyone would do it and it wouldn't be an issue any longer. But the whole concept around security is that people find ways around.
Best advice I would say is just do your best to not leave around any PII or other sensitive information. Try to think like the thieves you're trying to block. And just because you can't see how one small piece of information can be used against a person, doesn't mean someone else can't think of a way. That's how they get people.
To be more specific in help, keep all your information up to date. Close out accounts you no longer need. Keep your digital footprint as small as you can. And it might help to have around a little cash in case you're unable to use any digital money.