stolen laptop/debit card numbers

[symbioidlj]

So, I stopped into the credit union, and talked to someone there, and she said that a laptop was stolen that had like 130 card numbers on it. She told me they tried contacting me, but apparently didn't have my newest phone number(which is sad, because I've been living here for like 2 years, so I should've given them the contact info. apparently they didn't have my work number either, so they have that now, as well)

They called and had the card numbers cancelled(thus "Merchant" cancelled the cards, it makes sense now), and they said they're rushing a new one, and I should get it by Saturday or
Monday.

*sigh* it's just one of those days. But I'm glad I've been positive throughout all this.

Comments

[vega-33.livejournal.com]

good thing those pesky monetary transactions are safe in this brave new day and age from the awful "terrorists", isn't it? :P

we can retina scan and fingerprint everyone at airports, install aircraft defense systems, but the weakest link is always the one that counts. Credit card numbers on a laptop. One really really good reason to use cash as much as possible.