Bank Cards - Word of Warning

[Pasanada]

I bank with the Banesto (I don't have bank accounts in any other country); whilst checking my online banking today, I noticed 4 transactions that totalled over 600 euros!! I have definitely NOT used my card since I returned from the Middle East in early August.

I contacted my Bank Manager and she informed me that these amounts had been made but gave me the amounts in Russian Roubles!!!

I can only guess that my card was cloned in Dubai as that was where I last used it although it may also have happened when I recently visited Qatar.

Please everyone, be very careful and keep a close eye on your bank accounts for anything amiss.

[chris(madrid)]

It's why I hardly use a VISA/MASTERCARD card any more. Any payments or even invoice receipt are red-flag days. My Bank manager calls me now as soon as he sees a Visa payment!

[Pasanada]

Well, spoke to my Bank Manager, she got her currencies mixed up!! My card was duplicated in Dubai and cash withdrawals were made on it in AED, just as I suspected.

I have the lovely task of making out a denouncia tomorrow......deep joy.....NOT!