Because the craptasticness of this week was apparently not complete...

[textualdeviance]

At (bank), the security of your accounts is a top priority. Recently, we learned that a card skimming device was illegally attached to the (main branch ATM), sometime between December 8, 2007, and January 19, 2008.

We have been investigating and closely monitoring the situation to identify members who may have been affected by this illegal activity. Based on our investigation, we have identified that you used (this ATM) during the identified timeframe and your card information may have been compromised.

For your protection, we will block your current card on Tuesday, February 5. You will receive a new card within 7 business days and a new PIN shortly thereafter. We understand that blocking your card may cause you some inconvenience, but the protection of your accounts is our utmost priority.

Also, I appear to be having the sequel of the tonsillitis I had a few months ago. Or at least something similar. At the moment, it's affecting my larynx, so I sound weird. I'm hoping it goes away quickly. I would like to have a real weekend during which I felt well enough to enjoy it.

Not, of course, that enjoying it would include actually using my bank account, apparently.

Comments

[textualdeviance.livejournal.com]

I was sorely tempted, indeed. However, it's actually a credit union, and we've been with them for about 12 years. This is the first time we've ever had any problems with them. The branch in question is just a few blocks down the road from The Company, and it serves a lot of employees. I think everyone was really quite shocked to have something like this happen out in the burbs, to a credit union (rather than a large bank chain.) It's frustrating to be without my card, but I understand why they have to do it. It's just definitely not something I needed to have happen on top of every other dreadful thing this week.

[caraeileen.livejournal.com]

Same thing happened to me. I am currently awaiting a PIN number so I can access my funds without a check. Grr. >:(