I used to use ATM's that are located outside a financial institution's building. However, I learned that somebody could attach a device to the ATM and record a customer's ATM... moreI used to use ATM's that are located outside a financial institution's building. However, I learned that somebody could attach a device to the ATM and record a customer's ATM card number and PIN, using that information to withdraw money from the customer's accounts. As such, I always use ATM's that are located inside a financial institution that are in full view of bank employees.
Prior to the emergence of COVID-19 some brick-and-mortar businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area of California where I live did not accept cash as a payment method (only mobile pa... morePrior to the emergence of COVID-19 some brick-and-mortar businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area of California where I live did not accept cash as a payment method (only mobile payments, credit cards and debit cards are accepted).I do have credit cards. However, sometimes I prefer to pay cash for merchandise or services. As such, I don't patronize businesses that do not accept cash.
