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AIB unknown transactions

  • 03-04-2022 5:25pm
    #1
    stabilio
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭


    Last two days I've had transactions on my account (small - one for 24, another for about 25). Definitely weren't me. Two local businesses. Could be more TBH I'm a shocker at not keeping an eye on my account. Am waiting to call AIB in the morning, but just wondering if anyone can defraud an account without having the card?



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  • #2
    Jim2007
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    If you have unauthorised transactions on your account you should call the card centre now, these may only be probing transaction before they hit you with the big one.



  • #3
    stabilio
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭stabilio


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118875174#Comment_118875174

    eek. Card cancelled!



  • #4
    Jim2007
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118875311#Comment_118875311

    Ya, it's a hassle, but better safe than sorry.



  • #5
    Citrus_8
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,165 ✭✭✭Citrus_8


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058240073/aib-unknown-transactions

    Nowadays it's easy to scan your bank card while you're waiting in a queue with a card in hands... Sometimes it's even possible to make a photo of your card with digits being visible... But scanner is easier as they can scan a card from a meter distance. That's why I use a protected wallet and try to use a Google Pay so I wouldn't expose my card details. Also, some outside ATM's are compromised too so safer to use the ones inside (bigger chance there's no scanning gadget attached by fraudsters). Some online shops are trusty either and they may keep and use your card details illegally. That's why safer to use a Google Pay or a virtual Revolut card.

    Well done for checking account. Nowadays it's very important to check an online banking every day (!) to see what's happening and to react quickly if there's any suspicious transaction. Also, checking it frequently makes easier to remember previous transactions. Using online banking I wouldn't recommend logging in using a public wifi, though.



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