$800 RD worth of gas, driver paid with credit card, the receipt was presented with the server holding the paper inplace, told to remove finger.... charge was $1800 RD... Oh sorry it was a mistake !!!! Do not buy gas at this station.
I hate cash, I never have any. The reason? I'm married!!! LOL.
I like using my BHD debit card though. Every time I use it, I get a text message on my phone as soon as it's passed through the verifone. I always act surprised when i get it an usually show the vendor the message with the amount that was debited. Hopefully it will educate people that these scams will be on the decline.
My wife also has a card on the same account. I also get a message whenever she uses it....which is nice!
My wife also has a card on the same account. I also get a message whenever she uses it....which is nice!
The risks of going around with lots of cash are much higher.
Continue to pay with credit card but follow your card and verify your purchase as the OP did. You may even get out of the car when you give your credit card so the person knows you are following the transaction. This advice applies for any purchase, anywhere in the world.
See more tips about gasoline station fraud:
http://www.gobankingrates.com/credit-cards/5-tried-true-strategies-protecting-credit-card-gas-pump/
$800 RD worth of gas, driver paid with credit card, the receipt was presented with the server holding the paper inplace, told to remove finger.... charge was $1800 RD... Oh sorry it was a mistake !!!! Do not buy gas at this station.[/QUOTE
DO NOT, use a credit card at gas stations. The attendent can rip you off and also make a copy of your credit card to rip you off a later date. If at all possible, avoid using credit cards in the DR. Most places that accept credit cards will also add up to a 15% charge to cover the cost being charged by the credit card companies. Again, rule of thumb DO NOT use credit cards expect for a hotel stay or maybe at a restaurant but you are always better to use pesos wherever possible. Take out pesos from a BANK ATM and use cash.
i wish we could pump it