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Still using a debit card when you're out and about? Here's where you should avoid doing so at some places, and why.

People want checking into a hotel to feel simple. Hand over your card, get your room keys, wander to the elevator. But the system behind that front desk is built for credit cards, not debit cards.

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Fraud experts advise caution when using debit cards at specific, high-risk locations due to increased vulnerability to skimming and data theft.