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To: Sean Collett who wrote (77929)	8/19/2025 2:32:18 PM
From: bruwin	Respond to of 78516

OT. Yes, perfectly correct. It has happened to me in the past when my Credit Card got charged with something I never ordered. After I saw the "transaction" come over my Cell phone, I immediately contacted the Bank and they Froze my Credit Card. They also reversed that charge from my Card .....

To: Sean Collett who wrote (77929)	8/19/2025 4:08:57 PM
From: Paul Senior	Respond to of 78516

OT. Agree with you: I use my debt card at my bank (the card issuer) to withdraw cash. Only rarely use it elsewhere. It's just safer that way, I believe. Not so much if the card gets stolen; I'm more concerned if some salesperson takes my card or otherwise sees my card number and later uses it. My dentist offers small discount on major work if I pay with check instead of credit card. Also in this day and age, I don't much use checks.