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Internet Banking without Mobile Phone
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But the fingerprint is only on your own personal phone. It's not like it can be hacked into anywhere else. If my phone was stolen, I just login on another device on my desktop and remotely wipe the phone.
It's more of a risk having your credit card stolen now that contactless has become the norm. Someone could have run up quite a few £30 transactions before you even notice your card has been stolen. I know you'd probably get the money back...eventually, but more hassle to sort out.Personal Responsibility - Sad but True
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Penelopa.Pitstop wrote: »Not everyone lives attached to the mobile phone. I have smart phone and use it, but I don't like the fact that I will need it for every purchase online. It's just a hassle.
So far, I haven't been hacked or defrauded on any card.
You've been very lucky. I am tech savvy and very careful but there was absolutely nothing I could do to prevent my debit card being cloned at what I thought was a reputable petrol station some years ago.
Total security and safety in life is impossible. There is always still SOME risk however many precautions you take.Never trust a financial institution.
Still studying at the University of Life.0
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