Today, I canceled my ATM card, because it had been lost. Then I found it. Then I found out I can't reactivate it, because I asked for a replacement card. I'm from CA, and I'm in Mexico with only 20 bucks. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I received my replacement debit card in the mail after losing my previous one. I've already lost my new one. FML
Today, I went to an ATM to see how much money I had in my account. I put the card in. It never gave it back. FML
Today, I ran out of cash. The nearest ATM to my house is over a half hour away by foot. After walking all the way there under the blistering heat of the sun, I realized I'd left my card back at home. FML
Today, as soon as I put my card into an ATM, the words "Out of Order" popped up and it would not return my card. Since I was at the bank, I got a free replacement. Trying to draw money again the second machine did the same thing and a third card costs more than what I have in my account. FML
Today, my wallet got stolen. I don't have a photo ID to get a temporary debit card, and since I don't have a debit card, I can't go to the DMV to get a new license. FML
Today, I finally picked up my new bank card after my old one was stolen. It took the bank six weeks and five separate orders to figure it out, on top of which they've charged me a rush fee. FML
Today, I went to the store to buy some groceries. Several hours later I realize that I can't find my wallet. After looking all over my house and then the store parking lot, I had my credit cards cancelled. On the drive home, I feel something under me. It was my wallet. FML
Today, I hid my credit card from myself so I wouldn't use it. Now I can't find it. FML
Today, I received a new debit card, so I cut the old one into pieces. I then picked up my remaining card, and realized I'd cut up the wrong one. FML
Today, my Visa card randomly stopped working. I have no other way of getting money or paying for anything. I was going to buy next week's food tomorrow, but I guess I'll just starve instead. FML
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Top comments
bugmenot1 1
You are in Mexico with 20 USD...What's the problem with living like a king?
allaayy_naa 0
i guess you'll just have to sell your body. probably won't be a problem.
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Comments (134)
dspadres 0
American Express travelers checks ftw! You shouldn't deal with plastic or real cash while traveling, especially in swine flu central.
wh4t3v3R 0
Update: OP spent her $20 at a net cafe so she could post on fml and she 's now totally broke.
Dydy_fml 0
hahahahaha
FortuneFaded 0
$20 in Mexico? What are complaining about? You're rich!
WTFsGoingOn 0
Get to an embassy and call a friend or family member for help. It really isn't that big of a problem, you'll be fine.
WeanedOnMethane 0
haha man in mexico 20 dollars is plentya moneyyy.
snafu57 1
this happened to me! they never got my payment, so they suspended my card. the 800 number is only good for the states. so I had to run up a phone bill from my hotel phone. they said they could take a payment over the phone, but my checkbook was 3000 miles away in Maine. they finally let me charge $100 to pay the hotel's phone. I cancelled the card the moment I got home. so see? you are not alone.
transcedental 18
poor little thing ... FYL indeed, and i wish you best of luck :/
FHGrif 0
That 20 will go a long way
Azlin_22 0
why did you only carry one card with you??? if you were smart you would at least have a spare or credit card or emergency cash
MissOriginal 0
U have 20 bucks and ur worried about having enough to come back home... but u also have a computer???
Yarrachel 16
You know you can use FML on your phone, right?
dudeitsdanny 10
When from a phone, it would probably show up as from the US. Or France, if it can't locate it.