Data breach could result in FSA fine for Skipton

The Skipton Building Society has hit the headlines recently after it was revealed that there had been a serious breach of security. Over the past couple of years the topic of security breaches has become more and more of a concern, with many fearing that they have become victims of identity theft as a result of security breaches by banks and other financial institutions. Read more

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Credit card cloning warning

Credit card users in Norfolk have been warned to be on their guard after two reports of cloning in the region.

In both instances, money was removed and cashed in Malaysia, with the card owner none the wiser until their statement arrived.

One victim, Lucy Webster, saw £280 taken from her in four separate transactions and was only made aware when her bank called her.

Mrs Webster insists that she has never disclosed her Pin number to anyone and cannot understand how the money was taken.

“It’s very worrying, and I wanted to warn people to be aware that it’s happening because you never think it will happen to you,” she told website EDP24.

Norfolk police, and other forces around the country, are warning card holders to take special precautions to ensure they do not become a victim of cloning.

Ensuring documents such as balance statements are properly shredded and shielding your hand when entering your Pin are just two handy hints.

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