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Debit Card Fraud Strikes: How It Happened in Brazil

3/17/2026

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  • Sheri M. from Georgia reported that her debit card, which had never left a locked vault, was used fraudulently in Brazil.
  • Despite a fraud alert from her bank, she was puzzled about how this could happen.
  • Experts say debit card fraud often occurs without physical access to the card.
  • To protect against fraud, users should monitor accounts, freeze credit, and consider identity monitoring services.