Debit Card Fraud in Europe

[bible_boy]

@jeremiah33 Use only virtual cards online, and only Apple Pay in stores. Revolut allows both.

 

[jeremiah33]

@bible_boy why did you choose Revolut over another provider, like WISE?

 

[bible_boy]

@jeremiah33 I didn't, I no longer have Revolut. I'm recommending Revolut to you, because I'm not sure WISE gives unlimited virtual cards, and Revolut is a real bank.

 

[akerman2631]

@jeremiah33 Could the 2nd fraudulent charges have come from an account set up with the first card? There are certain types of accounts with recurring charges where the card companies will automatically charge the new card. In my case, it was Uber. I was getting Uber charges on my new card before I even got it in the mail. The first person I complained to wanted to close my account. Luckily, the 2nd person knew exactly what was going on and canceled the automatic card updates they had made.

 

[jeremiah33]

@akerman2631 Interesting! The first fraud was on my card. This new round of fraud was on my spouse’s card. Different numbers and all. Something for me to look into. Thanks!

 

[uticus]

@jeremiah33 Just get Revolut and use their disposable cards whenever you pay online. The card number becomes invalid after each payment.

Also, you'll get a push notification whenever you pay with your physical and can cancel the transaction right away.

I have been using them for many years and had no issues.

Let me know if you decide to go this route. I have more practical advice about them

 

[jeremiah33]

@uticus Wow! Thank you so much! I’ll be in touch if we decide to go with Revolut.