Howdy,
I have had three debit cards electronicly stolen. Twice on vacation and once from a gun dealer who claimed all he had was ex-cops and FBI agents working for him when confronted.
I have taken to using a credit card and only use the debit card to get cash at the ATMS.
Also, there are gas stations around here that tack on an extra dollar per transaction for the debit card when you pay at the pump where it is against the law to do that on a credit card.
The level of protection is greater with a credit card over a debit card too.
That can be important when some yahoos run up a $2000.00 and up bill at the "YIN YANG CLUB" in Singapore on your debit card.
I do think all the problems will be overcome with time.
Now for the tin hatters, there is no better way to track a populace than to make cash obsolete and replace it with electronic transactions. Think about what all could be learned about someone who had no option but a card?
Thanks
Mike