My Debt Card was Hacked...

[bishop2queen's6]

Went to buy gas at Shell, swiped my card, didn't read. Tried twice more, didn't read. So I went across the street to Chevron, worked right away.

Within an hour, I saw 3 T&E holds holds on my account, a fuel purchase for $69.48 and a grocery store purchase for $48 all in HUNGARY.

I called Citi bank. Froze my account, canceled my debt card. I'll get a new debt card in 10 business days, and I'll have to file a charge dispute for the amount taken from my account.

I really didn't need all this hassle right now... I can pull cash from a branch store. I'm thinking of pulling all but $100 from each of my accounts at Citi, and putting them into my other accounts at different banks so at least I'll have money to spend instead of waiting with my hands tied.

All and all, I think it will take about 1 month before I'll see disputed charges reimbursed.

[paul0660]

It takes about 3 business days with B of A, including getting the new debit card.

Thieves are really good. My cards have bought thousands in games at Game Stops, mostly in Washington state.

Low down gas stations seem to be a common link.

[ke6guj]

Went to buy gas at Shell, swiped my card, didn't read. Tried twice more, didn't read. So I went across the street to Chevron, worked right away.

Within an hour, I saw 3 T&E holds holds on my account, a fuel purchase for $69.48 and a grocery store purchase for $48 all in HUNGARY.

I called Citi bank. Froze my account, canceled my debt card. I'll get a new debt card in 10 business days, and I'll have to file a charge dispute for the amount taken from my account.

I really didn't need all this hassle right now... I can pull cash from a branch store. I'm thinking of pulling all but $100 from each of my accounts at Citi, and putting them into my other accounts at different banks so at least I'll have money to spend instead of waiting with my hands tied.

All and all, I think it will take about 1 month before I'll see disputed charges reimbursed.

this is why I do not use a Debit Card for anything but accessing my bank's ATMs. I have a couple credit cards that get used all the time and I don't care if they get hacked, it's the CCC's money in play, not mine.

[ocabj]

I really didn't need all this hassle right now... I can pull cash from a branch store. I'm thinking of pulling all but $100 from each of my accounts at Citi, and putting them into my other accounts at different banks so at least I'll have money to spend instead of waiting with my hands tied.

All and all, I think it will take about 1 month before I'll see disputed charges reimbursed.

This is exactly why I encourage people to not use debit cards for electronic point-of-sale. Use a credit card, because with a dispute, you're actual money isn't tied up.

I don't even carry my ATM/debit card anymore. I carry some emergency cash, but use my AmEx charge card exclusively (with a Visa credit card as backup for places that don't take AmEx. Whenever I need cash, I usually just walk into the bank and just provide proof of ID and my account number.

I also attempt to minimize the amount of money in my checking account as much as possible. I transfer the bulk to a savings account so there's another hoop to jump through to get to my actual money.

[paul0660]

Use a credit card, because with a dispute, you're actual money isn't tied up.

This is like Lindburgh baby news.

Choose a better bank.

[winnre]

I have the opposite here. My card gets locked at least once a month (happened last night) for fraud alerts. I shop at the same places at the same times, I am very predictable when it comes to gas, food, ammo, and clothes. Yet they still lock my card and I have to convince a non-English speaker I am who I say I am, even though I have my PIN and ID. I wish you had the people watching you who watch me!

[MARLANDO]

Gas stations are known for this c-rap, thats why I use gas cards only !

Chevron being the main use......

[DaveInOroValley]

Gas stations are known for this c-rap, thats why I use gas cards only !

Chevron being the main use......

Even then you need to watch it. Someone installed a reader in our local Chevron station and charged 1200.00 worht of merchandise down south. Luckily they could see what happened and took off the charges and now when the card is used it asks for our zip code.

I guess that helps somewhat, but we still watch our Chevron bill closely after that one.

[Rivers]

I also attempt to minimize the amount of money in my checking account as much as possible.

With the timely support from both Obama and our beloved CA legislators and governor, minimizing the amount of money in my checking account is not nearly as burdensome as in years past.

[MARLANDO]

Even then you need to watch it. Someone installed a reader in our local Chevron station and charged 1200.00 worht of merchandise down south. Luckily they could see what happened and took off the charges and now when the card is used it asks for our zip code.

I guess that helps somewhat, but we still watch our Chevron bill closely after that one.

yes, my point exactly, Money is charged on their card and much easier to
deduct fraud and adjust as needed...

[kel-tec-innovations]

"all in HUNGARY" wtf? I like credit cards. I call in for dispute the charge is refunded instantly until solved.

[olhunter]

Call your local LE and the Secret Service office. Tell them there's a wireless skimmer on the pumps. They'll come out and seize/analyze it.

You should call Shell too.

[Josh3239]

I had my debit card info stolen, don't know how. Tuesday morning 3 separate charges at a Ralph Lauren store in Washington totaling over $300. Citibank notified me, killed my card, and is sending me a new one.

[ibanezfoo]

Went to buy gas at Shell, swiped my card, didn't read. Tried twice more, didn't read. So I went across the street to Chevron, worked right away.

Within an hour, I saw 3 T&E holds holds on my account, a fuel purchase for $69.48 and a grocery store purchase for $48 all in HUNGARY.

I called Citi bank. Froze my account, canceled my debt card. I'll get a new debt card in 10 business days, and I'll have to file a charge dispute for the amount taken from my account.

I really didn't need all this hassle right now... I can pull cash from a branch store. I'm thinking of pulling all but $100 from each of my accounts at Citi, and putting them into my other accounts at different banks so at least I'll have money to spend instead of waiting with my hands tied.

All and all, I think it will take about 1 month before I'll see disputed charges reimbursed.

I've had this happen a few times with my wifes card. Citibank is actually really good about this, in our experience. Money is back in 24 hours and you just make a claim over the phone. They will leave your old card active but no longer tied to your account. If someone tries to use it again they go after them. I thought it was going to be a hassle and it really wasn't at all. The last time they actually called us and caught something and put the money back instantly and sent a new card. The only hassle was not having an ATM card for a few days.

[Scratch705]

i pay inside the gas stations. eliminates all chances of card skimmers.

and if my card# gets stolen then, someone will be going to jail (ie gas attendant) since there is no way a card skimmer can be installed on the register without the worker being in on it.