Risk of card fraud increases with internet use
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Risk of card fraud increases with internet use
By Reno | April 24th, 2010 | GeneralAccording to recently released figures those that use the Internet at more at risk of becoming victims of card fraud than those that do not use the Internet. A recent Home Office study was carried out and the resulted showed that of those that went online 8 percent fell victim to card fraud whereas only [...]
Protecting yourself against CNP fraud
By Reno | April 17th, 2010 | Featured, GeneralOver the years a rising number of consumers have become increasingly reliant on their credit cards, and this is because these pieces of plastic offer the ultimate in freedom, flexibility, and convenience, doing away with the need to carry cash around and enabling users to buy the things they want right away and pay for [...]
Fraud against deceased can be avoided through new scheme
By admin | June 15th, 2008 | GeneralA new scheme has been introduced that is aimed at reducing the risk of fraud against people that have passed away. Fraudsters often target those that have recently died, reading up on obituaries, finding out as much as possible about the person, and then posing as them either on the phone or by letter in [...]
TV presenter falls victim to fraud
By admin | June 10th, 2008 | GeneralA television presenter has fallen victim to fraud after printing his bank account details in a widely read tabloid to prove that people that were scared of becoming victims of fraud were making a fuss about nothing. Presenter of the popular show Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson, was referring to the concerns that arose following last [...]
How people increase the risk of becoming victims of identity theft and fraud
By admin | January 7th, 2008 | Featured, GeneralThe issues surrounding identity theft and fraud have become increasingly serious over recent years, and many consumers in the UK have suffered a great deal of damage, both financial and personal, as a result of becoming the victims of identity theft and fraud. Thieves and criminals have become increasingly sophisticated in the methods that they [...]
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