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Re: Debit card question

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From: myself
Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 15:30
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Using plastic cards to make payments is a big mistake no matter where
you live.  If you own any of these cards, cut them up now.



On Mon, 02 Jan 2006 11:38:44 -0500, GregRo <webworm11@lycos.com>
wrote:

>Debit card question
>
>In the US.  
>Do to the lawsuit filled by wal-mart and others.
>
>Check Cards with a Master card or Visa symbol must be identified as a
>debit card.   The money comes from your checking or savings account.
>
>In the U.S. Merchants have the following choices
>Pin purchases only
>Signature debit purchases only
>Signature credit card purchases only
>or all of the above.
>
>
>
>My question
>Are they doing this worldwide or just in the US?
>
>
>
>Greg Ro
>
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Subject: Re: Debit card question
Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 09:30:00 -0600
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