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text from bank?

  • 02-02-2021 9:41pm
    #1
    glaswegian
    Registered Users Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭


    Hi, i tried to buy an item from Amazon .de earlier, i paid through my paypal account, then i recieved a text asking me to confirm spend at Amazon, would my Bank send such a text? the text says there's a hold on my card until i confirm.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    phildub
    Registered Users Posts: 256 ✭✭phildub


    glaswegian wrote: »
    Hi, i tried to buy an item from Amazon .de earlier, i paid through my paypal account, then i recieved a text asking me to confirm spend at Amazon, would my Bank send such a text? the text says there's a hold on my card until i confirm.

    Thanks.

    Yes i have received texts like that but if in doubt call your bank


  • #3
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83,146 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    If there's a link in the text to confirm it's a scam.


  • #4
    glaswegian
    Registered Users Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭glaswegian


    No link in the text, the last 4 digits on my card, the date, the cost of the item and Amazon .De are highlighted.


  • #5
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,473 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    If in doubt, ring the bank on an independently sourced number


  • #6
    bennyx_o
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,136 ✭✭✭bennyx_o


    AIB have sent me messages like that in the past. As others have said, if in doubt call your bank, they'll be able to confirm if they sent it or not


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  • #7
    glaswegian
    Registered Users Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭glaswegian


    Thanks, i've had a phone call before to confirm a purchase, probably because i don't use my card often but never a text, is there an AIB call center number i could call to confirm by phone?
    Thanks.


  • #8
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,567 ✭✭✭corkie


    Changes to AIB Card Terms and Conditions effective 31 January 2021


    "We’re adding an extra layer of security known as Strong Customer Authentication (SCA). These changes will help fight fraud and make your online transactions with your AIB card more secure."

    https://aib.ie/sca-card

    It's a new process coming into effect since 31 January.


  • #9
    glaswegian
    Registered Users Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭glaswegian


    corkie wrote: »
    Changes to AIB Card Terms and Conditions effective 31 January 2021


    "We’re adding an extra layer of security known as Strong Customer Authentication (SCA). These changes will help fight fraud and make your online transactions with your AIB card more secure."

    https://aib.ie/sca-card

    It's a new process coming into effect since 31 January.
    THANKS


  • #10
    glaswegian
    Registered Users Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭glaswegian


    Thanks all for your input, problem solved, the bank did send the text.


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