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Douglas Schweitzer

The Security Sector

Good cards gone bad!

It's stories like this that frustrate me. I know first hand what it's like to have a credit card compromised. My problem was, I only found out when I went to pay our bill at a restaurant. To make matters worse, the only other credit card I had with me at the time was also compromised! Luckily my wife and I were able to scrape up enough cash to pay the bill. How I had both my cards compromised simultaneously, I've never been able to figure out - but both were Visa cards. Now I always make sure I'll  have enough cash to handle the situation - effectively negating the need to carry along a credit card!  What can I say, once bitten twice shy!

What People Are Saying

Wow, it is a major drag to

Wow, it is a major drag to find out that way.

You may want to consider using a different vendor or two for your backup card. If you prefer Visa, carry a MasterCard just in case.

Also, use yet a 3rd card if you travel on business. I am convinced that you are a little more vulnerable to merchant fraud when the merchant knows you are travelling.