So, went into target about 7pm after a long day at work, spent approximately 3 and a half hours Christmas shopping for my 3 kids 3 nieces and 1 nephew, upon going to check out I received an email notification stating my debit card had been canceled-effective immediately-due to fraudulent activity. My total was over $750, luckily I had just over $600 cash on me because I'm a server and rely heavily on tips for my income. Now whilst shopping, there were associates-a-plenty, ensuring I was finding everything ok, however upon receiving said email notifying me about my card being canceled, I asked at least 8 different associates, 2 of which were management, if they had any idea if they're able to take venmo, PayPal, or could use my checking account information to pay, all of which didn't even attempt to make an effort to help me at all, and one of which responded "Nope sorry that's above my pay grade" when asked if she knew about what methods of payment I could use. The older gentleman at the register was beyond kind to me, thanks to him and the inventory selection, this target gets 3 stars, his patient and kind demeanor helped me keep it together. You see, we've all had our struggles this past 2 years, I recognize that, especially being in the service industry and working BY CHOICE throughout the pandemic, and yet ALWAYS maintain a level of kindness and compassion, but I suppose that's more my humanity than my job Title and unfortunately society is lacking much human kindness these days. I get it people, you're tired! Not JUST in general but of customers shitty nonsense all the day long as well, TRUST ME, so am I, the difference is I will still do what I can to help any guest in any way I can, and be mindful that-they probably work, they probably have a family and they probably have struggles too that don't meet the eye. I guarantee you, someone could've helped direct me to an app or some kind of payment method for my remaining $122 of my balance. I know my 11 year old son probably could've but I was on my own. It was of the utmost importance I finished shopping today as I work again every day until Christmas and won't have a chance to go back out again, unfortunately I contracted covid November 22nd and just returned to work again last week, so due to lack of funds (of course there's no more assistance NOW that I needed it) AND contagions AND fraudulent activity, all my eggs were in one basket and my basket broke, it sure would've been nice if anyone would've stopped to help me collect them again, seeing as I did in fact still have all my eggs . I doubt anyone's going to read this whole thing, or even care beyond a professional standpoint and/or generic response to appease the customer, but if you do, please- be kind to each other, it could've made a world of difference for me today, maybe had I not had $600 cash and spent almost $800 of my hard earned money,it wouldn't have stung so bad, but unfortunately I haven't been able to catch a break, and tonight was no different. A full hour and a half later, I had a friend send me their card information so I could use it via Apple Pay and I venmoed them directly from my account instead....I suppose I could've earlier, but was in search of a simpler less embarrassing way. read more