Debit Card Fraud

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Originally Posted by icehog3

FYI...the banks have the victim make a report with their local police department. They may put the amount stolen on "hold" against your balance, just until their investigation is through ( longest I have seen is a couple weeks)....then they do not hold you liable. One thing I would do if what you are saying holds true, is find another bank immediately.

The 48 hour deal is federal law as far as I know, not bank policy.
I'm having my wife file a police report today.

Originally Posted by awsmith4

Your bank should allow you to contest the charges and you should get it back.

A few years ago I was driving to North Carolina when I got a call asking if I had just bought gas in Montreal. It took a few days to straighten out but I got the funds back.

Was that with a Debit Card or Credit Card?

Originally Posted by Blueface

Is your debit card a Visa?

Yes.