Has this happened to anyone else? What did you do?

So I discovered my checking and savings accounts were drained over the weekend. I stopped my account... which only has about $30 left between the two now... and that's about all I can do for the time being until my bank opens tomorrow. 😬

I guess my question is what do I do in the future? Keep my money stuffed in the mattress? How do I stop it from happening again?

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chuck7882 · 61-69, M

It happened to me. I had been banking in a bank that had branches all over the US. I'm in New Jersey and someone in Georgia drained my account. Once I got my money back, I took it out of that bank and switched to a local bank. I really think the smaller the bank the less likely that is to happen

dumpstermeow · 41-45, F

@chuck7882 my dad said to open a savings account with a credit card company.

chuck7882 · 61-69, M

@dumpstermeow I never heard of that but if your dad thinks it's a good idea, it might be worth a try. I just think using a bank where someone from another state can use your account is a bad idea.

dumpstermeow · 41-45, F

@chuck7882 but what if I'm in another state? Can I still use it or get money?

chuck7882 · 61-69, M

@dumpstermeow I found a local bank that covers the ATM fees in out of state banks