Somebody tried to make a purchase with my debit card at a Walgreens in another part the state of I live on.I was notified of the purchase attempt via my bank's fraud detection system. However, I have my debit card with me. How could that be possible? I want to know so I can protect myself from this in the future.
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We are not a personal fraud or banking site.– schroeder ♦Commented Oct 2, 2022 at 13:32
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You might have used a card where someone had a card skimmer installed and they have created a clone of your card.
- Don't use your card in any device that looks like it has been altered. This Forbes article describes some of the things to look out for, but they constantly improve their attack methods, so there is no 100% certain way to avoid it.
- Cover the pin pad with your other hand to prevent your pin being re-corded via a hidden camera.
- Use the chip by inserting the card, rather than swiping and using magnetic strip.
See also this Q & A Clone debit or credit card
