even suspect credit fraud is also "purchase first" "warn later" Not necessarily. My credit card was refused just two days ago because the purchase seemed unfam

even suspect credit fraud is also "purchase first" "warn later" Not necessarily. My credit card was refused just two days ago because the purchase seemed unfamiliar to Chase. And it's common (and often annoying) for cards to be blocked when you travel abroad. I think it'd be fair for a new device from a different location to be blocked. Not a thorough check, but an email would work. But in that domain you can never find a compromise that works with everyone.