Bank tries to crack down on credit card fraud
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Bank tries to crack down on credit card fraud
By admin | March 22nd, 2009 | Credit CardsOne High Street bank is trying to clamp down on card fraud by introducing new technology that could help to tackle this rising problem.
Tags: hsbc, credit card fraud, credit card security
Card fraud refunds being refused by more banks
By admin | March 10th, 2009 | Credit CardsA recent report has shown that more and more banks are now refusing to refund or compensate cardholders that become the victim of card fraud, with many trying to protect themselves given the surge in card fraud over recent years.
Tags: credit card fraud, credit card refunds
Credit card fraud could be tackled by state of the art card
By admin | January 16th, 2009 | Credit CardsAccording to a recent report a new state of the art credit card that is due to be trialled in the UK next year could help to minimise on credit card fraud. Many people use credit cards to make online purchases these days, and there are concerns that many of those using their cards to [...]
Reports of increased credit card fraud levels
By admin | December 31st, 2008 | Credit CardsRecently released figures have shown that there were £300 million worth of credit card fraud related losses in the first half this year, with the first six months of the year seeing credit card fraud levels rise. The figures indicate that in the first half of the year there was a rise of 14 percent [...]
Rise in card fraud levels seen
By admin | December 17th, 2008 | Credit CardsAccording to a recent report consumers in the UK have seen credit card fraud levels rise in the fist six months of this year, with losses of over £300 million seen during this period. Compared to the same period of the previous year this figure reflects a rise of around 14%. According to officials from [...]
Care needs to be taken with credit cards whilst abroad
By admin | September 25th, 2008 | Credit CardsMany people that travel abroad each year are insistent on taking their credit cards along with them, not just for ease and convenience but also as a form of back up in the event of a financial emergency whilst they are so far away from home. For many taking a credit card along on their [...]
Over half a billion worth of credit card fraud last year
By admin | September 16th, 2008 | Credit CardsA recent report has shown that last year credit card fraud amounted to over half a billion pounds in the UK, reflecting concerns that some forms of credit card fraud have been rocketing, partly as a result of the details of UK cardholders being stolen and then counterfeit cards being created and used abroad in [...]
Be careful with your PIN
By admin | June 20th, 2008 | FeaturedMost people know what a pain in the backside it can be to be standing at the cash point machine or in a queue of people in a shop only to realise that our debit or credit card PIN has escaped our minds completely. From time to time many of us have a mental block [...]
Concerns over plastic card security from campaigners
By admin | June 18th, 2008 | FeaturedMost people use plastic cards such as debit and credit card for increased ease and convenience, and these cards have become increasingly popular over the years. However, whilst using plastic does bring with it ease, convenience, and the increased security of not having to carry cash around with you, it also comes with a range [...]
Credit Card Fraud – The Ten Top Tips
By admin | January 23rd, 2008 | FeaturedAs more and more of us use ‘plastic’ rather than cash to pay for our goods and services, the opportunity for fraud has risen dramatically. Although not a new phenomenon, it has certainly risen in prevalence in recent times and it seems everyone knows someone who has been a victim or has been one themselves. [...]
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