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11-08-2016, 08:57 AM

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annette1952

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Harrison, MI

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I had someone in Thailand try & get $10.50 out of my debit card. The bank caught it & of course didn't pay it. The bank told me that scammers try for small amounts of money at first & if it goes through then they know they have the correct bank info & then they will go in & draw a large amount out. I know this is different than what you are talking about but thought I would share it

11-08-2016, 09:24 AM

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NoraB

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Join Date: Jan 2015

Location: Southwest

Posts: 735

Dang......maybe that old notion of putting money in the mattress isn't all that bad! Of course...that idea comes with its own issues! Maybe we'll have to go back to that other 4-letter word.......c-a-s-h ! ! Oh no!

11-08-2016, 10:00 AM

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cashs_mom

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Join Date: Jul 2013

Location: Houston, TX

Posts: 9,503

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

STOP WORRYING. A lot of small businesses use "Square Reader" service to process your credit/debit card transactions. I use it at craft fairs... Did you have to "finger sign" on a tablet to complete the purchase? If so, it was Square they swiped you through, and you got the email survey because your bank the card is drawn on has your email encrypted into it. Not uncommon at all. If you don't want to do the survey, just don't do it. Square isn't going to rip you off. They rely on secure transactions to stay alive, as a business. Just like Paypal. Relax.

Square is a really cool little service for people who do transactions once in a while, and I've even seen small stores using it. They provide a free card reader and for a small percentage will transfer the funds directly into you acct.

If you have more questions about it, pm me and I'd be happy to talk to you about it.

A lot of vendors used Square at Quilt Festival last weekend. My only problem with it is that you don't get a receipt on the spot and I didn't get it emailed to me like they said I would. I've probably opted out of that with my credit card for obvious reasons, but it makes it hard for buyers to have a receipt for return.

I'm one of those dinosaurs that actually uses cash, Nora. LOL

11-09-2016, 03:22 PM

#14

plainpat

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Join Date: Jan 2009

Location: Mid-West

Posts: 3,838

I prefer paying with cash. I no longer carry CC or debit card unless I plan to use it & take just that one. Who really knows if it helps? Oh,well....we can only try.