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Re:Zcash begins by komali2 on Friday October 28, 2016 @02:14PM (#12819030)
My bank prevented me from making a purchase at Ikea last weekend because it incorrectly identified the purchase as "fraud." Since it was Saturday I couldn't resolve that day and had to return on Monday to complete the purchase... which meant tremendous inconvenience as I still haven't had time to assemble all that stuff.

Even if a bank has the right intention, poor implementation can be a huge headache.

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Re:Zcash begins by untog on Friday October 28, 2016 @02:42PM (#12819342)
Strange - my bank immediately calls me in such situations and asks me if the transaction was correct, immediately restoring the card if so. They've even started e-mailing recently.
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Re:Zcash begins by komali2 on Friday October 28, 2016 @04:52PM (#12820579)
It's a Texas-based tiny credit union. I really should switch but I'm still settling in to my new job out here in SF.

I agree - it should work like that.

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Re:Zcash begins by katbyte on Friday October 28, 2016 @02:40PM (#12819324)
switch banks?

When my bank does that, they have a number i can call 24 hours a day. I also believe the last time it happened they called me.

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Re:Zcash begins by komali2 on Friday October 28, 2016 @04:53PM (#12820583)
I should, yes. I need to find a good credit union out here in SF, I just came here from Texas.
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