My SIL and Brother Demanded to Use My Credit Card—When I Said No, They Took It and

I never planned on getting a credit card—growing up watching my parents fight over money made me wary. But at 22, juggling university and saving for a car, I got one to build my credit. I told only my dad; my mom can’t keep secrets, and I didn’t want anyone else to know. Of course, she told my brother Mark. At 28, he’s the golden child turned financial disaster, married to Kendra—his equally irresponsible partner in chaos. Not long after, I got a text: “Can we borrow your card? It’s like free money.” I said no. It wasn’t free, and I wasn’t risking my credit. They didn’t take it well. Days later, they showed up uninvited, trying to guilt-trip me in front of my mom, who, of course, took their side. “Family helps family,” they said. But I stood firm—and luckily, my dad backed me up and kicked them out. Then, my credit card disappeared. I remembered setting my wallet down while they visited. Suspicious, I called the bank. Sure enough, there were charges I hadn’t made—electronics, gas, pizza. I froze the account and reported the card stolen. Two days later, Kendra called. “We’re at the police station. You’ll tell them we had permission, right?” Then the officer came on the line. “Did you authorize them to use your card?” I took a breath. “No, officer. That card was stolen.” They were caught trying to use it again at the store. The system flagged the card, and police were called. I didn’t press charges—but they still got a fraud record and a few nights in custody. Mom came home days later, quiet and subdued. No apology—but plenty of my favorite meals. Mark and Kendra never said sorry either. But they never asked for my credit card again.

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