Maddy Advice:
• If you notice a single charge on your debit card that isn’t you IMMEDIATELY call your bank and inform them. It doesn’t matter if it’s only $10 and your bank already automatically stopped the charge, DO IT!!! Your bank will cancel your card, start issuing a new one and within an hour they’ll have a new card available for you to pick up. It’s completely free and it helps protect you.
This unfortunately happened to me except after the person tried to take $10 and failed. A few days later they tried to take OVER $500!! However, because I instantly noticed the charge and quickly called my bank. My bank was able to prevent the pending charge from going through and I didn’t lose my money.
• If you deposit any cash into your bank account, keep the receipt. My bank accidentally deposited my $40 into someone else’s account. The receipt thankfully showed what happened, and I was able to easily get my money back.
• If you like an item like a stuffed animal, shirt or blanket, but the tag gives you sensory issues. Most laundry mats will remove the tag for a reasonable cost without damaging the item.
• ALWAYS WEAR SUNSCREEN!!!!
• If you work in retail and are struggling with pain in the bottom of your feet, roll a frozen water bottle like this.
