If my ex borrowed my debit card to “cash a check” and all of a sudden I owe the bank nearly $300, what can I do?

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If my ex borrowed my debit card to “cash a check” and all of a sudden I owe the bank nearly $300, what can I do?

I let an (ex) friend of mine borrow my debit card because he said he needed to cash a check; I actually did not have any money in the account. A few days later, my account was negative a few hundred dollars. Apparently (according to a friend of his), he pulled some kind of scam at the ATM. This happened in approximately 6 months ago and I didn’t tell anyone about it because I wasn’t sure if it was my fault since I gave him the card. Do I have a legal case against him?

Asked on December 14, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, North Carolina

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If a former friend used your debit card to cash a check resulting in a situation that you owe your bank nearly $300.00, he defrauded you and your bank. I would consult with the bank's manager over what happened where you ultimately are responsible for making things good with your bank since you made the loan of the debit card.

You have a case against your former friend in small claims court. in the future, do not loan out your debit card to anyone.


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