A Different Kind of Scare
@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
November 4, 2016 3:27am CST
I got a different kind of scare last week when I paid my credit card through a machine at a bank last week .
As I pulled the credit card from the wallet’s cardholder , the wallet slipped to the floor .
I picked it up and put it in my bag . Then I did my transaction at the machine .
When I was about to put my credit card back into its cardholder , my 2 ATM cards and EON card were gone .
Good thing , there’s no one that followed me at the machine so I looked from under it but they weren’t there .
I got scared losing them . I calmed myself and talked to the customer representative if she has seen my cards fell to the floor , but she said no .
I took out my card and searched from the other compartments to no avail , only to find each card tucked so deeply into each of their cardholder . I got a hard time retrieving each of the from deep into their holders .
Gosh , I experienced a different kind of scare , because the account numbers of those cards were at home and my money are all in there . I know , I can report them as lost , but that would take time .
Will you be scared too if your credit card or ATM card gets lost ?
PS – That’s a picture of my wallet and the cards .
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@antonbunot (11091)
• Calgary, Alberta
7 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD I surely wont just be scared . . I will panic!
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@antonbunot (11091)
• Calgary, Alberta
7 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD O, well, all I have is a couple of debit cards . . got no credit cards anymore. I hate credit cards. 
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
5 Nov 16
Ah yes I have card scares quite often. Sometimes in a rush I just toss my card in my back without putting it back into my wallet. Good to hear you found your cards.
You're right - even if one were to lose their cards, it can be reported and everything will be fine but it will be a hassle and cards will be delayed.
You're right - even if one were to lose their cards, it can be reported and everything will be fine but it will be a hassle and cards will be delayed.1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
6 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD yes but the banks will backtrack so it'll be fine. As long as you're safe :)
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby Yes, they will validate the purchases. But it would make you feel anxious while they are doing that .
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
4 Nov 16
i'm still a cash kinda gal myself 'n aint ne'er been to one'f those machines. jest go to the bank 'n get cash, 'r write a check fer what 'tis needed. i leave the credit cards 't home, tucked 'nside my safe. glad ya found yers though, that'd been a most stressful ordeal.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Nov 16
@crazyhorseladycx Oh good for you that you don't have an annual fee for that cardv.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
5 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD i've no annual fee, hon. such's only fer'n case 'f emergency.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
5 Nov 16
@teenspirit So they already give a credit card from a supermarket to a 16 year old . Oh , that's interesting .
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@teenspirit (1597)
• Israel
5 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD I am only 16 years old and the only card that i owned is from our super market lol
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@averygirl72 (37726)
• Philippines
1 Dec 16
I would panic too. But thank goodness you're able to find them.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
1 Dec 16
I think we all would be because if our credit cards gets into the hands of other people it can be made for purchases until it reaches its limit , which is what is so scary . 
Most stores don't ask for IDs anymore to validate the ownership of the credit card being handed down to them to be swiped for purchases done.
Most stores don't ask for IDs anymore to validate the ownership of the credit card being handed down to them to be swiped for purchases done. 
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
14 Nov 16
I will be scared and anxious if I lost anything of importance to me: credit cards, debit/ATM cards, my checkbook, green card, driver's license, passport, name it! I know they are replaceable but not after a lot of hassles of going through the paperwork.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
14 Nov 16
Precisely . Besides , the time frame of reporting it and blocking it , can already be the time when your cards are already used .
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Nov 16
These cards are scary to lose . They can be manipulated by others when they are picked up .
@Iam_jauntyjen (4951)
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7 Nov 16
I would be very scared if that happened to me. I use a korean debit card so if I lose it , I have to call the bank in korea,
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
8 Nov 16
And that would indeed scary for you if you lose your Korean debit card . Before your report has been enacted , it could be manipulated already by the scrupulous person who might have picked it up. 
@RitzzView (2994)
• India
5 Nov 16
Of course its scary. We never know who uses it in I'll way!
What's more scary is getting the email that so and so amount was being takes from your account and when you start searching from in your purse, there your card isn't present at all
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Nov 16
@HAPPSINGH Who wouldn't get scared of that ? It's a big amount of money being charged to your account . 
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
5 Nov 16
That is so true , that is why i was so afraid . There are even styles of cloniñg of credit cards and purchased throught them .
My officemate was billed for a big purchase on her credt card , when she have paid and closed her credit card already many A year ago . Good thing , they reversed it .
@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
4 Nov 16
Yes no doubt...u shall lose all my sleep in that case
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Good thing , i calmed myself and looked for it again on my wallet .@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
4 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD I think that was very smart on your part
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
4 Nov 16
@amitkokiladitya Actually , i was in a daze because it wasn't anywhere on the floor , yet i have seen it when i get the credit card . So , i just have to calm myself because if i am frantic , i won't be able to think clearly of what to do and how it happened .
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
4 Nov 16
Yes, I would be scared as we know what thieves can do these days. I'm glad that the cards were still there!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
4 Nov 16
I am sure everyone will be because if those cards will get to those who knows how to manipulate them , they surely can purchase though it or withdraw from the ATM card.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
5 Nov 16
I know you would feel that way too . 
Are you a credit card or ATM holder too ?
Are you a credit card or ATM holder too ?
