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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Just been to the bank to draw some money out and my account said £00.00

Some rotton piece of shite has cleared my account

I know it's not a lot to some but being a carer full time it's a lot for me

I had nearly £500 in my account now it's all gone

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By *ex LutherMan
over a year ago

Closer than you think

So sorry to hear that I hope they can trace the purchases and you get your money back x

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

Contact your bank NOW!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just been to the bank to draw some money out and my account said £00.00

Some rotton piece of shite has cleared my account

I know it's not a lot to some but being a carer full time it's a lot for me

I had nearly £500 in my account now it's all gone

Oh that’s crap, have you informed the banks fraud department. It will take a few days but they will look into it and give you your money back x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You'll get it back, fraudulent transactions get returned.

I know it doesn't take away the fact that the scumbags did ya of course.

Total Wayne Kerrs

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By *atindollTV/TS
over a year ago

edinburgh

Hopefully the bank will reimburse you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just been to the bank to draw some money out and my account said £00.00

Some rotton piece of shite has cleared my account

I know it's not a lot to some but being a carer full time it's a lot for me

I had nearly £500 in my account now it's all gone

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you need to be talking to ur bank not creating threads on here lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I have been in contact with them

The fraud team has been contacted

I can prove every purchase and money withdrawn I have made

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Just been to the bank to draw some money out and my account said £00.00

Some rotton piece of shite has cleared my account

I know it's not a lot to some but being a carer full time it's a lot for me

I had nearly £500 in my account now it's all gone

you need to be talking to ur bank not creating threads on here lol

Haha bloody haha

Bank has been informed thanku

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

An elderly friend had £24,000 taken out of his account recently.

He’s getting it back but the thieving scamsters still got the money.

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By *un4meanduMan
over a year ago

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A common thing at this time of year especially apparently I spent 2200 on a gaming website from my business account when they checked payments were actioned from abroad ,I havnt even got a passport lol

Hopefully you will get a full refund but get your cards changed anyway

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

I had this last weekend, took what I had, and several hundred more overdrawn.

Card declined in a shop, so embarrassing!

Seems my ebay was hacked & they went via PayPal.

It's still being investigated.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I had this last weekend, took what I had, and several hundred more overdrawn.

Card declined in a shop, so embarrassing!

Seems my ebay was hacked & they went via PayPal.

It's still being investigated.

This is what I'm thinking has happened to me

I will know soon enough

These people are just vile scum

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

Oh god I'm so sorry. The only good thing about being skint and having a maxed out overdraft (Only £100) is that they can't pinch what ain't there.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"I had this last weekend, took what I had, and several hundred more overdrawn.

Card declined in a shop, so embarrassing!

Seems my ebay was hacked & they went via PayPal.

It's still being investigated.

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that's why I no longer have a PayPal account or use ebay.

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By *eviantdeliteWoman
over a year ago

Cheltenham

"Just been to the bank to draw some money out and my account said £00.00

Some rotton piece of shite has cleared my account

I know it's not a lot to some but being a carer full time it's a lot for me

I had nearly £500 in my account now it's all gone

you need to be talking to ur bank not creating threads on here lol

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By *atindollTV/TS
over a year ago

edinburgh

"Just been to the bank to draw some money out and my account said £00.00

Some rotton piece of shite has cleared my account

I know it's not a lot to some but being a carer full time it's a lot for me

I had nearly £500 in my account now it's all gone

you need to be talking to ur bank not creating threads on here lol

Haha bloody haha

Bank has been informed thanku"

It's nice to have somewhere to vent regardless...good luck

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By *IG G77Man
over a year ago

GATLEY

So sorry to hear that news just before Xmas too hope you get the bank onthe case

Best wishes to you

I’ve heard that happen to a few Fab people recently xxx

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Just been to the bank to draw some money out and my account said £00.00

Some rotton piece of shite has cleared my account

I know it's not a lot to some but being a carer full time it's a lot for me

I had nearly £500 in my account now it's all gone

you need to be talking to ur bank not creating threads on here lol

The op has done this. I believe she's posted here for support.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I had £400 taken from my credit card via PayPal and my mum fell victim to the "Microsoft" phone call scam.

It's a horrible and upsetting shock even if you are likely to get the money back.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh god I'm so sorry. The only good thing about being skint and having a maxed out overdraft (Only £100) is that they can't pinch what ain't there."

This.

Had 40 quid taken at one point which was pretty devastating at the time.

It's bloody awful. It's so sad what people do to people

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

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I'm so sorry to hear about all these scams. Is people who have experienced it, have tips to keep the rest of Us safe please do share.

I hope people get back anything that has been taken, and maybe it could stop it happening to somebody else. If there is even a way of avoiding it.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

I'm saddened to hear people are getting into banks via PayPal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm saddened to hear people are getting into banks via PayPal

I got PayPal because i thought it was secure, it seems nothing is these days.

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By *mokes n MirrorsCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth and Newcastle (sometimes)

We had our account emptied last year...They must have been gutted though as we only had 26 quid in it

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I'm so sorry to hear about all these scams. Is people who have experienced it, have tips to keep the rest of Us safe please do share.

I hope people get back anything that has been taken, and maybe it could stop it happening to somebody else. If there is even a way of avoiding it. "

The only tips I have are

Never use your correct date of birth on anything on line.

Never share anything on social media that could lead people to your exact location or name.

Never respond to any email or text from your bank asking you to click on a link or call them.

Never give information on the phone to anyone who rings claiming to be from your bank.

It doesn't matter how plausible someone seems on the phone never, ever give them any information. If they tell you to put the phone down and ring your bank to verify them, don't.

Cover the camera on your lap top or pc.

Always keep contact less cards in a protective wallet.

In short, trust no one when it comes to dealing with finances on the net or the phone.

This won't stop people buying PayPal details on the dark web. I'm afraid.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thankfully I've done most of my shopping

I had saved to go shopping tomorrow and visit my daughter

It won't stop me because I will still go regardless as I had bought the train ticket a couple of weeks ago

Yes my daughter will have to wait that little while longer for her Christmas money

And I have a little cash in the house so I'm not penniless like some who are a lot less fortunate

But If it's gone via my PayPal I certainly will be closing that down and won't be buying from eBay again

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Thankfully I've done most of my shopping

I had saved to go shopping tomorrow and visit my daughter

It won't stop me because I will still go regardless as I had bought the train ticket a couple of weeks ago

Yes my daughter will have to wait that little while longer for her Christmas money

And I have a little cash in the house so I'm not penniless like some who are a lot less fortunate

But If it's gone via my PayPal I certainly will be closing that down and won't be buying from eBay again "

Have you linked your bank account to PayPal?

Be prepared for the fraud team to ask if anyone else knows your pin too.

Hope you get the money back.

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By *eesideMan
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"Just been to the bank to draw some money out and my account said £00.00

Some rotton piece of shite has cleared my account

I know it's not a lot to some but being a carer full time it's a lot for me

I had nearly £500 in my account now it's all gone

This is y i never use my bank card anywear but inside the bank.

Call your bank op.

If you can prove you did not spend it thay shood give it back to you.

Best of luck op.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

A previous neighbour gave her son and daughter access to her on line bank account. Money went missing and when she noticed and contacted the bank mysteriously reappeared. In the meantime her son bought a new trailer. I'm not saying it was her son but the bank couldn't find any unauthorised transactions.

Fraud is bad but it's worse when it appears to be your own family.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had it in the summer, bank with Lloyds and it was put back in my account within hours.

Hope you get it back OP

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

It's fucking sickening reading the OP's troubles and the replies.

Hope you (OP) and the others get their money ALL back pretty fucking soon.

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By *he-Hosiery-GentMan
over a year ago

Older Hot Bearded Guy

I thought PayPal was very secure as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was advised years ago when I opened my PayPal account to open a separate bank account to link it to, I,m very glad I did, I keep very little money in that account. It's horrible being scammed and robbed. A lady round my way had their new delivery of heating oil stolen and can't afford to replace it. Thieves have no morals unfortunately. I hope you get your money back soon OP.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck and I hope the bank can resolve it for you x

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I thought PayPal was very secure as well

No on line financial transaction is 100% secure. At least you have redress if money's nicked from your back pocket it's gone for good.

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

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I would guess they can use all of your overdraft as well if you have that facility and they manage to get in, and your credit card if it is linked.

Worrying.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I'm saddened to hear people are getting into banks via PayPal

I got PayPal because i thought it was secure, it seems nothing is these days."

Exactly, I use it for business.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh hun so sorry to hear this I hate theiving scumbags you've done everything you can I'm sure it will be dealt with swiftly I'm sure your daughter wont mind at least she is still getting to see you xx

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By *ackDMissMorganCouple
over a year ago

Halifax

"Just been to the bank to draw some money out and my account said £00.00

Some rotton piece of shite has cleared my account

I know it's not a lot to some but being a carer full time it's a lot for me

I had nearly £500 in my account now it's all gone

you need to be talking to ur bank not creating threads on here lol

Haha bloody haha

Bank has been informed thanku

It's nice to have somewhere to vent regardless...good luck"

Exactly ,she can do both!

Sorry to read this and hope its sorted asap

Miss xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I had this last weekend, took what I had, and several hundred more overdrawn.

Card declined in a shop, so embarrassing!

Seems my ebay was hacked & they went via PayPal.

It's still being investigated.

that's why I no longer have a PayPal account or use ebay. "

Same here!

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By *eliciousladyWoman
over a year ago

Sometimes U.K

"I thought PayPal was very secure as well

Me too, mine is linked to my credit card. Think I’ll remove the details now.

So sorry to read about this OP, really hope it’s quickly resolved and the bank reimburse the money to your account soon x

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By *ELLONS AND CREAMWoman
over a year ago

stourbridge area

This happened to me a few years ago ...

Fraud squad usually contact you once its picked up ....

If not either go into your local branch NOW .... or phone them .... NOW ....

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By *un4meanduMan
over a year ago

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Just to add be aware if they have subscribed to something like mine was even canceling the card didn't stop it we had the bank fraud team contact the gaming company direct to cancel it as wouldn't listen to me when we told them it was a fraud so keep a very close eye on your account afterwards or change banks as I did

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Buy a safe. Seriously..the only time I've lost money is because of a bank. I feel much safer looking after my own money in cold hard cash than than in a bank where any sod with a computing degree and a nefarious mind can help themselves to your cash..yeah you get it back but just skip the inconvenience and buy a good hardcore safe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just been to the bank to draw some money out and my account said £00.00

Some rotton piece of shite has cleared my account

I know it's not a lot to some but being a carer full time it's a lot for me

I had nearly £500 in my account now it's all gone

Bastards.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hope you get it back OP.

I don't usually save my card details on sites but going to check and also get rid of Paypal. Good tips.

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

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When I buy something from PayPal I get an instant notification on my phone, so hopefully if this happened to me I would get an instant notification straight away and I could deal with it immediately I saw the message

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

Yep I recently had this,the bank couldn't tell me exactly how they had done it,but maybe paypal.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Yep I recently had this,the bank couldn't tell me exactly how they had done it,but maybe paypal."

It was actually the bank that alerted me and asked if I'd used my card an hour previous,then whilst I was on the phone to them the thieving gits tried to use my details with an energy company.

All monies was paid back in,I've actually had this twice now.

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

I would say the only time I have been robbed is when card was used in shop on train station. I had only used the card twice once elsewhere , and it took ages to process my card they got a mobile fr M car phone wherehouse

I now use credit card for everything and only use cash transactions from either the bank or reputable cash machine (not in local shops or in petrol stations)

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By *eliciousladyWoman
over a year ago

Sometimes U.K

"Buy a safe. Seriously..the only time I've lost money is because of a bank. I feel much safer looking after my own money in cold hard cash than in a bank where any sod with a computing degree and a nefarious mind can help themselves to your cash..yeah you get it back but just skip the inconvenience and buy a good hardcore safe

Doesn’t work for PayPal though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A friend of mine had this done to them the other day......... it’s crap.

I had my wallet pinched a couple of weeks back. They’d used contactless a few times and set up a DD.

Police caught the bar stard via cctv.

Bank refunded me within 48 hours

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills

Think they will be having a good Christmas on the bank.

Just wish they could do it on the taxman

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Doesn’t work for PayPal though

Never had a need to use it...seems dodgy, like an avenue through which you might get ripped off.

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By *ancs MinxWoman
over a year ago

Burnley

"When I buy something from PayPal I get an instant notification on my phone, so hopefully if this happened to me I would get an instant notification straight away and I could deal with it immediately I saw the message"

Exactly what I have, and had a 500.00 fraudulant charge for bitcoin through ebay/paypal.

Had the money refunded to me within a week, devastated it happened but ebay acted so quickly.

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By *un4meanduMan
over a year ago

STOTFOLD

"Think they will be having a good Christmas on the bank.

Just wish they could do it on the taxman

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Taxman is legalised theives though lol

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By *un4meanduMan
over a year ago

STOTFOLD

Hope the bank have now refunded you ,have a good Xmas

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanku everyone for your lovely comments and pms

It's being felt with and hopefully will have all monies returned very soon

PayPal and eBay have gone now

Closing my account down and opening another is what I'm going to do once all sorted

I have a wonderful brother overseas who kindly replaced the money and transferred to my daughters account which allowed me to still have the much needed day out I had arranged

I know this happens a lot to people and nothing is more gutting when someone does it to you

Thanku you for all for your support

It was very much appreciated

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas

Kelly xx

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I was lucky as my bank noticed a fraudulent transaction as it was happening and contacted me straight away to ask if it was legitimate and saved me £420. It appeared as if my card was copied from using a cash machine! You can't always stop these things from happening unfortunately

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanku everyone for your lovely comments and pms

It's being felt with and hopefully will have all monies returned very soon

PayPal and eBay have gone now

Closing my account down and opening another is what I'm going to do once all sorted

I have a wonderful brother overseas who kindly replaced the money and transferred to my daughters account which allowed me to still have the much needed day out I had arranged

I know this happens a lot to people and nothing is more gutting when someone does it to you

Thanku you for all for your support

It was very much appreciated

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas

Kelly xx"

Ah I’m so pleased for you. Hopefully the bank will get it sorted quickly and refund you. But great you and your daughter had a lovely day together x

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"I was lucky as my bank noticed a fraudulent transaction as it was happening and contacted me straight away to ask if it was legitimate and saved me £420. It appeared as if my card was copied from using a cash machine! You can't always stop these things from happening unfortunately "

They are frequently skimmed at cash machines, unfortunately. Mine was and fraud department phoned me and asked if I was using my card in Nigeria!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh that is so awful. There really are a lot of scum who live in this world.

Hope your bank reimburses you quickly and that it doesn't ruin your Christmas.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanku everyone for your lovely comments and pms

It's being felt with and hopefully will have all monies returned very soon

PayPal and eBay have gone now

Closing my account down and opening another is what I'm going to do once all sorted

I have a wonderful brother overseas who kindly replaced the money and transferred to my daughters account which allowed me to still have the much needed day out I had arranged

I know this happens a lot to people and nothing is more gutting when someone does it to you

Thanku you for all for your support

It was very much appreciated

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas

Kelly xx"

Have a look on Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert website if you're changing bank accounts. Some give like £125 for new accounts.

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By *lorious hole bs16Man
over a year ago

Bristol

Wishing you a very happy Xmas and hope the culprits get their payback..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

scares me all this hacking accounts stuff - think i will start stuffing money under the mattress

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hope they undercook the turkey and have the shits through to the New Year x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My card got done last week, nothing worse that £40 which has already been refunded and the inconvenience of a cancelled debit card.

Fairplay to TSB they picked it up after 2 online mobile phone top ups in a matter of minutes to 2 different mobile networks and put a stop on my card immediately.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"scares me all this hacking accounts stuff - think i will start stuffing money under the mattress "

It is scary. I think it's the amount they can take that's frightening. If someone steals your wallet or purse you're less likely to have your entire months salary in it.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"My card got done last week, nothing worse that £40 which has already been refunded and the inconvenience of a cancelled debit card.

Fairplay to TSB they picked it up after 2 online mobile phone top ups in a matter of minutes to 2 different mobile networks and put a stop on my card immediately.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"scares me all this hacking accounts stuff - think i will start stuffing money under the mattress

It is scary. I think it's the amount they can take that's frightening. If someone steals your wallet or purse you're less likely to have your entire months salary in it."

I'm pretty sure I know where my details were hacked from, loads of runners have had similar experiences after using a specific entry system. I'm opening a second bank account just for using online and will transfer money in to it as and when I use my card online. It's not fool proof and it's an inconvenience but far less of an inconvenience than having my accunt wiped out just after payday

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I try to use PayPal as much as possible, it gives a buffer between your payment details and the seller. Unfortunately, not everyone takes it.

Cal

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Plus if something does go wrong, then PayPal are really good at looking after you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"scares me all this hacking accounts stuff - think i will start stuffing money under the mattress

It is scary. I think it's the amount they can take that's frightening. If someone steals your wallet or purse you're less likely to have your entire months salary in it."

not much to take but jees i need the bit i have

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