Foreigners Allegedly Using Stolen Foreign Credit Cards to Buy Expensive Items in Phuket

[Lee65]

4 hours ago, brianthainess said:

again More Puke-et Express bad reporting.

Good enough to get people reading the article.  Clicks are what count.

[mran66]

1 hour ago, bradiston said:

Just makes me wonder if that screen is a touch screen.....?

don't think so but not sure as not tried. anyway yellow ATMs with hard buttons

[phitsanulokjohn]

9 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Exactly, you'd think if your credit cards went missing they'd report that to the bank immediately to stop and transactions.

But by the time you've discovered they're missing,because you're out socialising or at the gym etc .The deed has been done and you're the loser.

Edited February 14, 2023 by phitsanulokjohn
Spelling mistake

[mrfill]

6 hours ago, bradiston said:

Are you seriously saying this is a screen shot of an ATM screen? With the Start button and all the icons showing? I think it's been doctored.

And its showing a Windows 2000 or 7 style bar, not a 3.1

 

ATMs are being migrated to a version of windows 10 throughout the world but it will take a while...

https://www.paymentscardsandmobile.com/atm-migration-to-windows-10-the-time-is-near/

[digger70]

8 hours ago, bunnydrops said:

I have never been asked for a pin number when using my card in a store. Would you tell someone your pin number? It is bad enough that the security code is printed on the card.

Went shopping today Big C  Debit card ,Must have PIN ,cannot sign .

[terryofcrete]

12 hours ago, madmitch said:

Is Thailand still in the 20th century when it comes to credit card use? (I've been back in the UK for a while, hence the non-rhetorical question).

 

I haven't used a signature to pay by card in years and I have never shown a passport to use a card. Everywhere requires a PIN.

 

Along with the previous comments regarding non-cancellation this does seem a bit odd for 2023.

 

 

So many outlets in Thailand don't accept cards , or try to charge a fee to cover their fees. Now , if I use my card for any substantial purchase ir service I get a text from my bank ... was this you Y ot N .... pain at times cos might now gave phone or switched off ... 

[foreverlomsak]

15 hours ago, steven100 said:

but wouldn't stolen credit cards be cancelled by the owners immediately?  and how exactly did they steal them?   in a bar or where?

Maybe locked away in a hotel reception safety box for the holiday duration, so maybe not missed for 14/21 days. I read somewhere (don't remember where) recently of a Thai receptionist who removed cash from safety boxes.

[3NUMBAS]

likely from bulgaria

[3NUMBAS]

cards can be frozen on my bank app from anywhere in seconds

[Xanthe]

13 hours ago, madmitch said:

Everywhere requires a PIN.

PIN for credit cards never heard of that. All my transactions (even for $1 transactions) whenever possible (mostly outside USA, e.g. Thailand) are done using credit cards. Never heard anybody asking for PIN. 

[3NUMBAS]

over a certain amount can need a PIN .small  transactions proly not

[geisha]

16 hours ago, stevenl said:

If required by the issuing bank, my card machine requires a pin code. Having a passport on hand doesn't help, pin is required.

My card ( French) will not work without a PIN number anywhere ! For small amounts, I think it’s 50€ you can swipe them without the pin. I can’t remember when this rule came in , 10 or 15 yrs ago, or more ? Also, if your card is stolen you can contact online or by phone your bank and immediately cancel the card. Any serious business should have a proper terminal.

[geisha]

16 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

And how do they know the PIN?

If you’re using an ATM , or buying petrol, the scammers can install a very small box out of sight which records your number and pin . They recuperate the box and make new cards with your details. So your card isn’t stolen , you do not report it. I never use those machines, I pay for my petrol cash or at the desk , always hold your hand over your card when your e putting in your details avoiding them being filmed. It’s called skimming. 

[ukrules]

20 hours ago, madmitch said:

I haven't used a signature to pay by card in years and I have never shown a passport to use a card. Everywhere requires a PIN.

 

Along with the previous comments regarding non-cancellation this does seem a bit odd for 2023.

It does seem a little odd doesn't it.

 

I haven't used a credit card in years although I have both a debit and credit card

 

I can tell you one thing for sure - I certainly wouldn't be carrying my passport to make a purchase. Never, ever going to happen.

[radiochaser]

23 hours ago, stevenl said:

If required by the issuing bank, my card machine requires a pin code. Having a passport on hand doesn't help, pin is required.

(deleted).  I miss read the post. 

Edited February 15, 2023 by radiochaser

[Liverpool Lou]

19 hours ago, Dave0206 said:

It's 1 thing to steal someone's credit card but he is using my physic in saying that probably half the farangs in Thailand 

Huh?

[Liverpool Lou]

18 hours ago, maddox41 said:

Sounds like the Russians paid a truck load to escape the mother land to evade the war so start stealing cards to live and reap the rewards 

Only in your mind, Russians were not mentioned once in the reports...unless you're counting Russians as Asians.

[Liverpool Lou]

13 hours ago, terryofcrete said:

So many outlets in Thailand don't accept cards

Complete nonsense.

[Liverpool Lou]

12 hours ago, 3NUMBAS said:

likely from bulgaria

The Asians that the article specifically mentioned?

[Liverpool Lou]

6 hours ago, geisha said:

They recuperate the box...

Was the "box" ill?

[terryofcrete]

17 hours ago, Xanthe said:

PIN for credit cards never heard of that. All my transactions (even for $1 transactions) whenever possible (mostly outside USA, e.g. Thailand) are done using credit cards. Never heard anybody asking for PIN. 

Never bought anything over €50 WITHOUT having to punch in a pin number

[terryofcrete]

5 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Complete nonsense.

Read what I said again, you left an important part out.. Last week in Pattaya I was asked to pay cash for an electronics purchase at a well known outlet. Last month I was asked for a surcharge using my CC in Chiang checking in to a guest house.

also the "machine is not working" is another familiar tactic.

[Liverpool Lou]

6 hours ago, terryofcrete said:

11 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Complete nonsense.

Read what I said again, you left an important part out.. Last week in Pattaya I was asked to pay cash for an electronics purchase at a well known outlet. Last month I was asked for a surcharge using my CC in Chiang checking in to a guest house.

I don't need to read it again, you said that "so many places don't accept cards", that is false, these days most places accept cards and your (strangely unnamed) well-known outlet example of one place in Pattaya asking for cash does not mean that "so many" don't take cards.   Passing on the card companies' small charge (not so common) doesn't mean that they are not accepted and is not an unreasonable requirement.

[terryofcrete]

9 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

and your (strangely unnamed) well-known outlet example of one place in Pattaya

Not strangely unnamed , it would be more strange to name any business in Thailand when criticising them in print . 

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, terryofcrete said:

12 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

and your (strangely unnamed) well-known outlet example of one place in Pattaya

Not strangely unnamed , it would be more strange to name any business in Thailand when criticising them in print . 

No it would not be strange to mention the name for something as benign as an observation  that they, allegedly, do not accept credit cards!