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Have armed robberies declined since debit/credit use is more prevalent?
Posted on 10/23/16 at 10:31 pm
Posted on 10/23/16 at 10:31 pm
I'm curious. Fewer people carry cash these days. Has it had an affect on crime?
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Posted on 10/23/16 at 10:36 pm to Tarik One
Perhaps, I do know for a fact train robberies via horse back have plummeted
Posted on 10/23/16 at 10:37 pm to Tarik One
iPhone is worth a couple hundred. Credit cards take a couple hours to de-activate.
Most desperate people aren't looking for much any more that they have thought about being caught.
Most desperate people aren't looking for much any more that they have thought about being caught.
Posted on 10/23/16 at 10:37 pm to Navajo61490
Posted on 10/23/16 at 10:43 pm to Tarik One
I seem to remember reading an article with an economist making that argument, but I can't find it.
Personally, the only time I've been robbed was when someone snatched my debit card while I was using an ATM in New Orleans. Before I got it deactivated, there was a $1000 charge at a gas station. My bank reimbursed me though, thankfully.
Personally, the only time I've been robbed was when someone snatched my debit card while I was using an ATM in New Orleans. Before I got it deactivated, there was a $1000 charge at a gas station. My bank reimbursed me though, thankfully.
Posted on 10/23/16 at 10:53 pm to STLDawg
What the hell did they buy at a gas station for $1000?
Posted on 10/23/16 at 10:58 pm to csorre1
My bank did some investigating before refunding me. Apparently the $1000 dollars was all liquor and cigarettes.
Posted on 10/23/16 at 10:58 pm to csorre1
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What the hell did they buy at a gas station for $1000?
Fuel for 2 cartel 18 wheelers. Who were broke and their whole mission depended on stealing his card.
Posted on 10/23/16 at 10:58 pm to Tarik One
I just know telling the dregs "I don't have cash" is more legitimate than it was a decade ago.
It works wonders at the gas station on Florida.
It works wonders at the gas station on Florida.
Posted on 10/23/16 at 11:08 pm to Loungefly85
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It works wonders at the gas station on Florida.
Doesn't work on Highland, it's still "oh come on every one got some change." I've just about quit going to any of the stores right there just above campus because of it.
Posted on 10/23/16 at 11:23 pm to Tarik One
I doubt it; robbers are dumb. We had an idiot rob a decent hotel here recently. How much cash could they have at the desk?
Posted on 10/23/16 at 11:24 pm to ldts
I know my restaurant has about 75% less cash in house than 10 years ago...
Posted on 10/24/16 at 12:12 am to Tarik One
Had someone rob/snatch my debit card in college and start running. Jokes on them. It had about $6.40 in the account.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 12:19 am to ldts
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Doesn't work on Highland, it's still "oh come on every one got some change." I've just about quit going to any of the stores right there just above campus because of it.
So damn annoying. LSU needs to have that shite cracked down on so close to campus. Can't walk to CVS or Highland Coffee after dark without seeing that dude on the bike asking for money.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 12:21 am to Navajo61490
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Perhaps, I do know for a fact train robberies via horse back have plummeted
This right here...this is why I love the OT.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 12:24 am to Tarik One
I know an old man who carries 2 wallets at all times. One has fake cards and bs in it if he gets robbed, he can hand it over.
Still not sure if hassle or wise.
Still not sure if hassle or wise.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 12:27 am to List Eater
Great. Now I'm going to worry and ask for both wallets. Jerk.
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