Debit Card Fraud: It happened to me, it could happen to you
I use my debit card rarely, but when I do, I consider myself very cautious. I look around for anyone suspicious, I check for facades on the machine, and I cover the keypad so even I can’t see it.
So I was very surprised to find out that my card was copied as well as my PIN. I just noticed strange transactions on my account and a few hundred dollars missing. Luckily, I keep very little money in my checking accounts.
I’m not sure how this happened, but I have only used my debit card twice in the past month: at the CIBC by my work and the bubble tea place at Scarborough Town centre. Of course, it could have happened outside of any debit transaction when I wasn’t at full attention.
There will be an investigation and hopefully the money will be returned. This should be a reminder to everyone to be very cautious during any transactions. There are very smart people out there applying their talents at the expense of others.
