[dillywho]

Originally Posted by jtdraig

This happened to me at the Shell Station on 466 a couple of years ago. All of these places that accept credit/debit cards send their transactions to clearing houses such as this Company. In my case, I couldn't find out who the Shell station was using so at least you know here. My CU called me and asked if I had been in Bangkok in the last week. And, ON THE SAME DAY, the number was being used at ATMs in THE PHILLIPINES. The CU stopped the transactions, refunded the money that had been withdrawn and did their investigation. My new card arrived a day or two later. Now, I never use a debit card at a gas station. I only use one credit card for routine transactions. I got Lifelock. It's ugly out there.

I have learned how to beat this. I purchase the gas gift cards and use them. Publix puts them on sale occasionally ($50.00 card for $10.00 off with every $50 spent for groceries), but I buy them on sale or not. If someone puts a skimmer on the pump, they may get a couple of dollars at most, and my credit/debit card remains safe.