Paying By Debit/Credit Card May No Longer Be Safe
December 12th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
More stories continue to come to light about the number of credit and debit card users victimized after using their cards on legitimate purchases in legitimate stores. Lucky Supermarkets has in recent weeks (SaveMore) had several stores in which fraudulent scanner machines were set up in self-checkout aisles. Customers zipped through scanning groceries and then entering their payment information, including PIN numbers. That information, apparently, was wirelessly transmitted to thieves who began making purchases immediately against the stolen card numbers.
The same happened in Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores in May of this year. Now stories are popping up from “mom & pop” stores and restaurants as new targets because it is believed security is not as strict as in larger stores. In fact, warnings are being issued to customer to be aware before using your credit card at restaurants in particular.
So, for all you who currently live by the motto, “I never have cash in my wallet anymore. I just pay with my card.” Think twice. A visit to the ATM may keep you financially safer.
