A friend of mine took his GF to Bodrum last month. He used an atm there, had informed bank that his salary was due while away and needed to ensure card was not stopped...
On return, 2 weeks AFTER their return £2000 has been taken from his account, in 2 transactions for a builders yard! The bank are investigating. I don't know why they didnt stop his card as he was in UK...... I just hope he gets his money back. It's put me off using an ATM abroad now.
I dont know which turkish bank atm it was - unfortunately.
I'm a bit confused here - he used his card in an ATM in Turkey, but the money in question was taken out after he returned to the UK, is that right? Is the dubious transaction for a builder's yard in Turkey then? I'm not doubting what you're saying - I'm just not sure if I'm reading your post right.
Yes sorry if its not clear. he used his card in an ATM on holiday. 2 weeks after he returned to the Uk, 2 transactions went out for £1000 each, in a builders supply merchant in Turkey.......
Thanks - wasn't sure if I'd understood it correctly. That's worrying indeed. I take it he should be able to get the money back from his bank though - eventually? Hope he gets it all sorted out - and it's certainly something people should be made aware of.
He said they were investigating. I told him to fax them a copy of his visa exit stamp, to prove he wasn't in the country when the transactions took place. The bank said 6 weeks to sort it, no guarantee. It was his first trip there as well.... such a shame.
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