Debit card
Coverage of Debit card in the Nexus archive.
- [US] Card hacked twice in one month
A debit card was hacked, with fraudulent charges flagged by the bank. The user later discovered unauthorized orders placed using their email and a boyfriend's card, shipped to a PO Box in Georgia. They are seeking ways to prevent further leaks and report the address.
- [US] My mom got phone scammed and I’m out $10k
The user's mother fell victim to a phone scam impersonating Bank of America and the FBI, resulting in a $10,000 loss from the user's account. The scam exploited her status as a signer on the account, leading to an unauthorized wire transfer. The user now plans to move closer to their mother for oversight.
- [US] Scam targeting Uber drivers to be aware of
A scam targeting Uber drivers involves impersonators using caller IDs displaying 'UBER' to trick drivers into going offline and providing debit card details for a fake compensation payout. The scammer claimed a drunk driving report required investigation, then attempted to steal funds via a prepaid debit card, but Uber's security blocked the transaction.
- Crypto card vs debit card ?
The author is considering replacing their debit card with a crypto card due to annoying conversion fees, and is seeking opinions on the reliability of crypto cards for daily spending. They are currently holding USDT and are interested in using stablecoins. The author wants to know what others use for day-to-day spending.
- Remember California's Middle Class Tax Refund? Your deadline to use the money is Thursday
California's Middle Class Tax Refund debit cards expire on Thursday, marking the final day to use remaining funds from a 2022 inflation relief program. The state issued 16.8 million payments, including 7.2 million direct deposits and 9.6 million debit cards, between October 2022 and January 2023.
- TikTok and Visa launch debit card to speed payouts to UK creators
TikTok and Visa have launched a debit card in the UK to help content creators quickly access earnings from TikTok Live, addressing payment delays. The card is designed for creators who receive virtual gifts converted into cash through the platform's livestreaming feature.
- TikTok and Visa launch debit card to speed payouts to UK creators
TikTok and Visa have launched a debit card in the UK to help content creators quickly access earnings from TikTok Live. The card addresses complaints about payment delays, particularly for creators receiving virtual gifts during livestreams.