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Did you know that debit card fraud is one of the most common types of identity theft? It is a serious problem that affects millions of people every year, and it can happen to anyone at any time.

Debit card spending limits are safeguards to help prevent excessive, unauthorized spending in case your card or account details are stolen. Limits vary widely by bank. If you need to make a large ...