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rmd2 04-06-2020 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by theruizs (Post 1741195)
We haven’t gotten rid of our debit card, but never carry it or use it to pay for anything, only to get cash out when necessary.

I don't use a debit card at all. I use my credit card if I want ATM cash but almost always go to my nearby bank to get cash.

retiredguy123 04-06-2020 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rmd2 (Post 1741321)
I don't use a debit card at all. I use my credit card if I want ATM cash but almost always go to my nearby bank to get cash.

Unfortunately, some banks don't allow credit cards to be used to get cash from an ATM. BB&T issues a separate debit card for that purpose.

guppyvii 04-06-2020 08:44 AM

Great detective work! Thanks for the peace of mind.

Decadeofdave 04-06-2020 09:15 AM

I am sorry this happened, but, I was taught to sceptible of everyone and everything. These scammers have an answer for any questions you have. Take a breath, think for a minute, close the door and think again, if it doesn't make sense send the delivery man on his way.

Indydealmaker 04-06-2020 11:11 AM

Thank you!

CFrance 04-06-2020 11:41 AM

My first clue would be the flowers and wine. First, flowers always have a card attached to a plastic spike in them, or it's clipped to a leaf. Second, I don't know anyone who would send me alcohol. And third, who sends a present that requires a delivery charge? Those are some pretty big red flags.

ALadysMom 04-06-2020 11:05 PM

when has a delivery driver ever called you? If you received an unexpected call from an unknown caller would you give this “delivery driver“ your home address? He probably wouldn’t have both your cell phone number and your home address. Have you ever had a gift delivery which required a payment? Scammers don’t need a scanning device to make a new card. there’s just so much that’s fishy about this story. Urban legends are so far fetched if you really think about the details. And the flowers and wine were undoubtedly from a prince in Ethiopia who promises to pay you back with a big bonus if you’ll wire him a loan.

This bogus thread should not have been allowed IMO


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