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Re:'Shimmers' are the newest tool for stealing credit card info by aianus on Sunday January 29, 2017 @11:10AM (#13514760)
That sounds awful, how would I use my card when I'm traveling abroad if it's trying to send SMS's to my home SIM card?
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Re:'Shimmers' are the newest tool for stealing credit card info by Symbiote on Sunday January 29, 2017 @04:20PM (#13516740)
I've only had it happen for over-the-phone purchases, and when using a debit card to transfer about £5000 via TransferWise.

I haven't been to the USA for a while, and most other countries have a working (not new) Chip+PIN system, but I assume magstripe transactions would be considered higher risk too.

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Re:'Shimmers' are the newest tool for stealing credit card info by sangnoir on Sunday January 29, 2017 @02:27PM (#13516049)
It's been easy for me - I call my bank ahead of time and tell them where I'll be going,the duration of my stay and my number while I'm there. They usually ask for a backup number just in case I'm not reachable.
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Re:'Shimmers' are the newest tool for stealing credit card info by aianus on Sunday January 29, 2017 @04:05PM (#13516644)
How do you know your number while you're there before you get there and buy a local SIM?
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