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Figures show fall in credit card fraud

Reno — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:07:51 +0000

Recent figures have shown that the level of credit card fraud seen in the UK during the first half of this year fell. In fact, according to recently released figures the level of fraud fell to its lowest level in ten years. Officials believe that a number of factors have contributed to the drop in [...]

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Rise in bank card fraud recorded

Reno — Sat, 15 May 2010 18:42:12 +0000

Britain’s fraud prevention agency, Cifas, has reported an increase in card fraud in the first three months of this year, with many cardholders finding themselves at the receiving end of identity theft. The agency claimed that it recorded around 27,000 victims of this type of fraud during the first quarter of the year, reflecting an [...]

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Christmas shoppers may be too nervous to get bargains online

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:01:32 +0000

A recent report has highlighted how, whilst many of the best bargains for Christmas may be available via the Internet, many consumers may be too nervous to take advantage of these offers because they are too nervous to use their credit cards online for fear of becoming a victim of credit card fraud. The report showed [...]

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Card fraud goes down whilst banking fraud increases

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:18:34 +0000

Recently released figures have shown that whilst credit card fraud in the UK has been going down, which will come as a relief to the many cardholders that have been fearful about becoming victims of this sort of crime, the level of online banking fraud has been increasing. The reports have come from the group [...]

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Cardholders should close old accounts

admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:56:58 +0000

According to a recent report consumers in the UK need to take more care to close their old credit card accounts when they have disused cards that they no longer use. Many consumers who have dormant credit card accounts simply destroy the plastic card and think that is all that is required, but industry experts [...]

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Guide developed to help cardholders use cards effectively abroad

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:22:13 +0000

A new guide has been developed to help consumers learn more about using their credit cards abroad more effectively and sensibly. The new guide is called the Using Your Card Overseas guide, and offers valuable advice on how best to use your card abroad and what you should and shouldn’t do, with the aim being [...]

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Consumers should exercise common sense when using credit cards abroad

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:50:11 +0000

An industry expert has said that with the summer holidays coming up, and many Brits planning to head abroad and use their credit cards, consumers need to ensure that they use their common sense when it comes to using their credit cards whilst abroad. Officials from the UK Cards Association have said that consumers need [...]

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Online Banking fraud levels on the up

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:15:17 +0000

These days more and more people are using online banking facilities in order to carry out their banking transactions, and with an increasing number of banks offering these facilities online banking has become very popular amongst those with busy lifestyles and lots of commitments. However, recently released figures have shown that whilst the use of [...]

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Card fraud rife despite Chip and Pin

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:55:02 +0000

A few years ago the nation was introduced to Chip and Pin technology which was a new type of technology that had been designed to increase security for plastic card users and to cut down on the rising level of card fraud that was being seen across the country. However, according to some industry officials [...]

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Avoid being the victim of credit card fraud

admin — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:59:30 +0000

When it comes to credit cards consumers can look forward to a wide range of benefits, ranging from interest free credit and total convenience to flexible repayments and even a choice of rewards with some cards. However, there are also pitfalls to watch out for with credit cards, and one major concern for many people [...]

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