Experiened the JOY your debit card stolen - used for the GAS STATION SCAM??

[Zacha341]

I hear you Cla! Stores are notorious for not being very tight and fairly non-chalant relative to their card transactions and account security overall. I have no credit cards in my wallet so it was a non-issue for me thankfully. The CC'ds I do have [[for fiscal emergencies) are hidden at home so I am not tempted use them.

I have a few accounts with stores that I purchase things on my debit card with and have had TO REMIND them to ask for crucial info to VERIFY who I am. Duh!

Too many have this kick-the-can down the road attitude which is costing us all and embolding criminals.

Meijers did the same thing...allowed someone to access my "password" protected account and make changes. I had the cards in my possession and they still were able to get my numbers.

Best advice, check your credit report as much as you can; check your bank accounts for activity every day, check your credit cards for activity every day and hope you're able to catch it before you're cleaned out!
I'd like to get my hands on these low life and put a few hurts on them.

Incidentally, neither one of these stores wanted to prosecute these people [[they had them on video, car licenses, etc.) because it would not be cost effective. Therefore, the prices at the stores are raised to compensate for the theft and we all have to pay.