In Reply to: why take credit card posted by rjb on Friday, 3. July 2009 at 10:22 Bali Time:
This was not a credit card, it was a visa debit card / ATM card. My brother used this card in several ATM's, not ever over a counter in any shops. To ask why use a card - this is something that I have personally done often, sure I try to take sufficient cash with me, but depending on length of stay and whether my room has a safe I often feel that using an ATM is safer. In this instance my brother was not so lucky - although in saying that, he is getting the money back, which I think is better to what would happen if the money went missing from his room.
This could happen anywhere in the world and I think just knowing some of the things to look for when using an ATM or credit card facility could help save the next person from having the same thing happen.