My debit card was cloned last weekend, and I was assaulted with a range of unpleasant emotions – from confusion through to anger, and finally disappointment. The latter because the criminal mastermind spent my money on internet gambling, a coach ticket and KFC.
I couldn’t work out how it had happened, because I follow all the rules for staying safe. I don’t give my details to anyone or let them use my card. I don’t share my PIN or write it down. I never let the card out of my sight, or buy anything from a website without checking it’s legitimate. I cover my hand when I use the ATM, and am alert for people lurking nearby.
These can include ‘romance scammers’, who target people on dating websites, and after a whirlwind online romance, concoct a tale of woe and ask for money. Others will pretend to be a friend or family member in need of emergency funds – usually contacted by text message or through social media. We all need to be on our guard for requests for money like this. If you think a family member might be in trouble, contact them another way and check.
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