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When I used my debit card to buy gas for $36.60 I noticed a withdrawl for $125.00 on my bank statement for Safeway fuel. I was furious they had no rights to add debits to my account.

Should there not have been sufficient funds in my account the charge would have been rejected when I tried to use the card. What if every company did this to insure they got their money??? I think this is disgusting they try to cover any losses they might get by putting such a charge on my bank statement. I was shocked and angered by this, it had never happened before.

Yes this will be removed within a few days they tell me, but I feel they invaded my account and will not buy gas there again. What if they did this to all of their grocery customers also, and why not if they do it to those buying gas.

I am angry over this. Lorene Kraft

Location: Spokane, Washington

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I had the same thing happen to me after getting gas last night and I almost freaked out until I found out they do this pre authorization. Seems totally unnecessary.

Guest

Wow this just happened to us too! This ticks me off. I will spend more at chevron down the street for now on.

Guest

Every gas station does this. Anywhere between $75 - $125 authorization on your card before it posts if you pay at the pump.

If you want to avoid it, go inside and talk to a cashier.

They don't know how much gas you're going to pump so the only way to make sure you have enough money to fill your tank is to authorize a larger amount beforehand. Good luck avoiding that.

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Not every gas station does this. I went across the street to Fry's and they only took out a $1.00.

I will no longer buy my groceries or my gas from Safeway. I will voice my opinion with my feet, and I urge anyone else that is angry about this to do the same if they have a choice.

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