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More and more consumers are using debit cards instead of credit cards for daily purchases. The number of locations and situations in which you can use a debit card has increased significantly and many people prefer to pay as they go, rather than racking up a credit card balance and incurring interest fees. From 2003 to 2008, debit card use grew from 47.7 percent of plastic-based purchases to 58.9 percent. The Nilson Report, a newsletter that tracks the consumer payment industry, predicts that this number will go past 67 percent by 2013. This rise in debit card use has attracted the attention of thieves. As the use has gone up, so has fraud. There are a number of things you can do to[..]

Today plastic is the convenient, easy and fashionable alternative to wads of paper. With one swipe, credit cards have changed the way we live. Unfortunately, along with the convenience has come related crime. Thus, the primary objective of this article is analysing this problem in a global as well as Indian perspective. An attempt has also been made to enlist the various legal provisions available as remedies if a person suffers from such fraud.  Credit card fraud involves withdrawal of funds and obtaining of goods and services by using an unauthorized account. Otherwise inaccessible personal information stored on computers is stolen in order to use a card. Due to the virtual explosion[..]

More than on in ten (12 per cent) of UK internet users fell victim to fraud over the last 12 months. A study sponsored by the government and industry online safety campaign, Get Safe Online, found that on average users lost £875 as a result of these scams, which hit an estimated 3.5m of the UK's 29m adult internet users. The survey of 2,200 adults suggests around 1.7m people in the UK suffered fraud while shopping online, 1.5m experienced another form of general online fraud and 1.2m were subject to bank account or credit card fraud as a result of activity online. Some unfortunates were subject to more than one type of fraud over the last year. If surfers took the same precautions[..]

No one can guarantee you 100% prevention against online fraud or provide you with the perfect solution for internet fraud protection, but by taking proper precautions you can reduce the risk to a great extent. You can give yourself internet fraud protection by:o Making sure that the pages of any website that ask for personal information start with "http" so as to indicate its security. Sites that begin without "http" are not secure and you should be careful with such. o For secure pages there is usually a padlock being displayed at the bottom of the screen and you can view the security details of the page by clicking onto that. If the page is of some fraudulent website then no such[..]

ext">No one can guarantee you 100% prevention against online fraud or provide you with the perfect solution for internet fraud protection, but by taking proper precautions you can reduce the risk to a great extent. You can give yourself internet fraud protection by: • Making sure that the pages of any website that ask for personal information start with “http” so as to indicate its security. Sites that begin without “http” are not secure and you should be careful with such. • For secure pages there is usually a padlock being displayed at the bottom of the screen and you can view the security details of the page by clicking onto that. If the page is of some fraudulent website then[..]

With the increased police and FBI forces and tightened law enactment, the chances of making fraudulent activities have been decreased to a considerable extent in the present days. This being satisfactory and peace of mind at one side, the incidents of online fraudulent cases are consistently raising too. Advancement of technology leads to both positive and negative ends, however the impact of the negative consequences seems to be higher. Certain common online fraudulent activities include Phishing scams, auction fraudulent cases, credit card fraudulent cases and online shopping frauds. Phishing scams are email threats and email messages that bear attractive offer coupons which ask for[..]

If you have been the victim of credit card identity theft and you need to restore your credit rating because you have had your credit card or credit card details actually stolen, or because someone has applied for and received a credit card using your name and social security number, you may be at a loss as to where to begin. If you have been the victim of credit card identity theft and you need to restore your credit rating because you have had your credit card or credit card details actually stolen, or because someone has applied for and received a credit card using your name and social security number, you may be at a loss as to where to begin. First, you can take pre-emptive measures[..]

Identity theft has recently become a widely recognized problem, although it only started being mentioned in literature in the 1990's. It is one of the fastest growing crimes in the world and therefore one which we do all need to be aware of and take precautions against. In this article we will look more specifically at what identity theft is in order to give you more background in order to fight identity theft and credit card identity theft. Identity theft consists of any crime where a criminal uses a person's personal information such as name, social security number or other personal identification facts in any illegal manner. This may include credit card identity theft where the[..]

In this issue of our series on credit card fraud we're going to dig a little deeper into some facts and figures that will most certainly raise the hair on the back of your neck. In plain dollars and cents, a single credit card fraud can, and has, accounted for about forty-million dollars in just one year alone. That translates to about 900,000 victims in 22 countries. That's a lot of people and a lot of money and that's just ONE fraud. For those wondering, this particular fraud involved adult web sites, but credit card fraud was going on long before the Internet came to be. What IS new is the ability to run this fraud across the entire world with just a mouse click and attack[..]

Credit card fraud is no new thing and if you ask around you will possibly find at least one person you know who has been the victim of such a crime. And no, its not all internet - based either. Often it will happen when you least expect it to, in restaurants and in stores and shops. I have used my own credit cards on the internet thousands of times without any issues but even though I use my cards in stores and restaurants far less, I have been defrauded this way - in a gas/petrol station as a matter of fact. I will happily go on using my cards on the internet on a daily basis but would be more wary of using them offline. So how can we be the victim of offline credit card fraud? Nothing[..]

NEW YORK, NY - July 27, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- PreCharge Risk Management Solutions ( a division of Supremacy Financial, today announced the launch of a comprehensive, cost-effective fraud prevention system allowing small online businesses to prevent charge-backs on card-not-present purchases. The preCharge system provides the most up-to-date and advanced scoring system online today, meeting the needs of all businesses from today's small Internet business to the most advanced e-commerce sites. "The unfortunate onslaught of credit card fraud has continued to drive new businesses into the ground and existing businesses away from the incredible sales medium that the Internet once[..]

It is important for individuals to carefully monitor their money at all times to avoid financial troubles. It is important to keep updated records on your earnings, spending, and the amount of available cash and credit you have on hand. Unfortunately, mistakes and oversight may cause your bank accounts to dip below zero. For people who do not have protection, this may mean insufficient funds charges, returned check fees, and maybe even hot check charges. It is important to protect yourself against financial troubles and make sure that your accounts are covered in the case of an unexpected event. Many people opt for overdraft protection on their accounts to make sure that they are[..]

Credit card fraud has become one of the more recent crimes to start to travel up the statistical scale. The reason for this is actually unknown; however speculation has brought many researchers to the conclusion that with both the economy drop and with people’s rather lax attitude to security many people are simply taking the opportunity. Credit card fraud is especially vulnerable as not all websites ask for a full security check and unfortunately some less honest sites will actually store your details and use them. So how can you avoid this? As you would expect not all websites you go onto are dishonest and want to steal your details to buy things from well known bidding sites.[..]

> Few steps to keep in mind before credit card fraud happens to you. This day and age, credit card fraud is very common.  Victims of credit card fraud often experience a lot of hassle and stress.  If you have a credit card, you should always be aware of the security features that is included with the card.  If you are looking to get a credit card, you should always make sure that it offers plenty of security. With credit card companies all over the United States, credit card fraud is becoming more and more common.  Consumers are becoming more and more aware of the situation, and always look for ways to protect themselves.  Many companies that offer[..]

Credit card fraud is more prevalent in this day and age than it ever was. With fraudulent transactions on the rise, it is more important than ever to guard your number to minimize crooked activity by unscrupulous identity thieves. Here are some tips to preventing credit card fraud: 1. Keep track of your card every time you use it. Make sure that you get it back as soon as possible. Try not to allow your card out of sight when possible. 2. Be cautious to whom you give you credit card. Never give out your account number over the telephone unless you initiate the phone call. Do not give out your card information to anybody who calls you. Reputable companies do no call you and ask you[..]

  An NSF Check is a check that was returned to the merchant because there was Non- Sufficient Funds, or not enough money in the check writers account to cover the check at the time that it cleared the merchants Bank. A Hot Check is a check that was returned for non-sufficient funds, or for one of several other possible reasons, including the checking account being closed or if the check was fraudulent, forged, or stolen.   Whether you are a Fortune 500 company or a start up business, receiving a Hot Check/NSF Check is a frustrating, costly, and time-consuming situation. Besides negatively impacting your bottom line and hurting cash flow, dealing with hot checks consumes valuable time[..]

Avoiding check fraud requires a lot of caution on your part. Here are some valuable tips on how to avoid check frauds. 1 Cheques or bankers' draft should not be accepted for online payment unless it's from someone you know well (not on phone or by mail) and trust. Be doubly careful if it is payment for an expense product or service. 2 It is important that you keep your chequebook in a safe place. It is very important that you don't leave your checkbook lying around, especially where it can easily be accessed by others. (Either used, unused or perhaps blank). You should ensure you shred cancelled checks properly so as to prevent anyone from retrieving account information. 3 If you are[..]

Protecting yourself from identity theft is one of the precautionary measures against credit card fraud. Many thieves are becoming more creative and wiser these days when it comes to stealing credit card information. For instance, a criminal was arrested recently in Miami, Florida for using an advanced hacking technique to break into a bank's firewall system and steal credit information. Wire fraud has become an increasing criminal trend, especially with many hoaxes and scams in the Internet. It has also prospered in light of increasing computer database systems which stores consumer information, including their finances. We have heard of instances in which celebrities' accounts and[..]

> One of the worst things that can happen to you is credit card fraud. This is even worse if you don't pay very much attention to your credit reports, since you may not find out about the fraud until there are very serious problems to deal with. One of the worst things that can happen to you is credit card fraud. This is even worse if you don't pay very much attention to your credit reports, since you may not find out about the fraud until there are very serious problems to deal with. Even if it's possible to get out of paying for most of the fraudulent purchases that are made on your card, you will often have to pay for some of them - and you will have to go through the hassle of[..]

Credit card fraud may have already happened to you. You go to make a purchase on your charge card to pay for dinner at a nice restaurant and your charge card is denied - embarrassing, right? You pull out another card and run it through the machine and the same thing happens - uh oh! You got a problem - a big problem. You keep hoping that your worst thoughts will not come true as you call the issuing bank or company to find out what's going on. You find out that not only are you over your limit on the card, but your 5 other charge cards are over the limit as well. The fact that you never had 5 cards to begin with is even more troubling. Someone has taken credit out in your name and[..]

In this new age world where technology rules almost every sphere of life, monetary transactions of all kinds and quantities are being conducted via electronic channels. The convenience of owning and using credit cards on a regular basis far outstrips the practice of carrying money in wallets all the time. With this increasing dependency on plastic money, the risks of credit card fraud too have increased. For business organizations, preventing employee fraud has become a major responsibility. In a world where criminal intent is backed with superior technology, undertaking this responsibility has proven to be a challenge. However, armed with the fraud prevention policies and certain[..]

There are some things in life we can at times be completely helpless to stop. Unfortunately becoming the victim of credit card fraud is very often an event that falls into this category. All you can do is take as many precautions as possible to help avoid an unpleasant shock when reading your mail one morning or logging on to your internet banking service. Worryingly credit card fraud is becoming a growing problem and accounts for £1million per day in the UK alone. So, what steps can you take to avoid becoming part of statistics like this? I've outlined 10 helpful hints for you: 1. Although with the advent of chip & pin this is becoming less important, you must sign new cards[..]

With the additional security of offline card transactions in the form of chip and pin, online fraud has rocketed. It continues to grow as more fraudsters move online to target a growing audience with the added benefit of less risk and possible anonymity from their scams. Credit card fraud is massive and said to account for approximately 10 to 20 per cent of all online orders. This is a huge threat for many businesses since credit card payments are their primary payment method therefore the risk is very high for them. Online card transactions are all labelled as "Card Not Present" (CNP) transactions. With banks now passing the risk of fraudulent CNP transactions over to retailers, since[..]

Credit card companies and retailers are constantly trying to devise new ways of making transactions more secure and putting measures in place to prevent card fraud. The disruption caused to your life if you become a victim of credit card fraud generally only lasts a few days, but it often causes deep distress. Fraudulent transactions in the UK topped over £500 million last year - below are measures you can take to avoid contributing to this statistic. - If you have trouble remember your PIN and need to write it down, do not keep the paper in the same place as your credit card as this will make using your card very easy if a fraudster steals your wallet. Consider changing it to a[..]

Are you worried about your credit card or debt card being stolen? You're not alone, it's estimated that 51% of people in the UK are concerned about their credit and debt cards being stolen. Credit card fraud is a consent worry, and with more people using there cards as there main source of paying for services and goods. It gives the criminals many more chances too get our information from our cards. Credit card fraud is not new, the companies seem to be getting a head on how to stop the criminals, and then they come up with a new way it's a never-ending problem. Credit card skimming is just one of the problems, that is where they take the information from the magnetic strip and transfer[..]

Imagine sitting down to a lavish dinner at a great new restaurant. When you take out your wallet to pay for the meal, you realize that your credit cards are missing. At this point, a sinking feeling hits the pit of your stomach and the room begins to spin. Credit card theft is an all-too-real crime that affects thousands of people each year. It doesn't matter whether you're on vacation or at a local establishment -- it can happen at any time, even while shopping on the Internet. When credit card fraud claims another victim, countless hours are lost calling the banks, backtracking steps or wringing hands in worry. By enrolling in the Complete Savings discount service, you can not only[..]

In these recent years, credit card fraud has become a major problem, with more and more people falling victim of this type of fraud every year. It is true that there is no fault of your own but in some situation the cause why people fall victim to scams and the answer is they have not been careful with their personal details and with their bin numbers for credit cards and as a result fraudsters benefit. As all of you know, credit card fraud levels are still common and it is essential that the cardholders should be more cautious with their bin numbers for cards and the details. If you are not going to keep all the details of your card, then you might be the[..]

In this series we are going to cover one of the biggest problems all over the world. Credit card fraud. For those who may not exactly know what credit card fraud is, a simple definition. Credit card fraud is the act of making a purchase using someone else's credit card information. Sounds like something that should be difficult to do. Unfortunately, it's not. There are many types of credit card fraud, the most common we'll cover in this article. First there is what is called "mail non-receipt fraud" which is when a new or replacement card is sent by the bank and never received by the person it was supposed to go to. This has been mostly combated by the banks sending out inactive[..]

It has been a common refrain throughout the recent economic downturn: yet another criminal has been charged with credit card fraud or identity theft. An August 2009 case in the U.S. saw three men charged with stealing more than 130 million credit card and debit card numbers. The card numbers were stolen from Heartland Payment Systems, Hannaford Brothers, 7-Eleven and two other unidentified corporate victims. While it is unlikely that very many Irish credit card numbers would have been stolen, it is not an impossibility. The stolen information is the information encoded on the back of the credit or debit card in the magnetic stripe, along with the expiration date. Still, consumers are[..]

ATM fraud has risen because crooks are utilizing high-tech techniques to hack into your bank accounts. ATM fraud is on the rise according to law enforcement officials because crooks are becoming more and more complex. Crooks have become very smart at discovering new methods to access your funds so consumers need to keep a watchful eye on their bank statements in case there are suspicious transactions because it is more than likely that somebody has access to your bank account information. Techniques used by crooks to access your money include hacking into bank databases, phishing methods and unsolicited e-mails, and the compromising of card scanning devices placed on ATM machines and[..]

If you had the notion that as long as you kept your debit card pin number a secret no one could gain access to your account, think again. In the news today, 11 people, one of which included a U.S. Secret Service informant, were charged in connection with theft and sale of more than 41 million credit and debit card numbers from nine major retail stores. The Department of Justice believes this to be the largest hacking and identity theft case ever. The suspects were charged with conspiracy, fraud, computer intrusion, and identity theft. The culprits apparently hacked into wireless computer networks of retailers such as Barnes & Noble, Sports Authority, BJ's Wholesale Club, DSW and[..]

More and more people are using credit and debit cards when they go shopping. It is convenient to just swipe your card at the checkout. Most of the stores are encouraging the use of debit and credit cards by using electronic payment systems. This means that if you write a check at the checkout, the store will scan your check and give it back to you just like you were using a debit card. Most people will rather use their card than waste a check. This practice is becoming very profitable for credit card thieves. This article will give you information on how to protect yourself from credit card theft. The first and most important thing is, if your cards have been lost or stolen, report it[..]

With increasing frequency and intensity it's happening and your credit is at risk. The attacks are getting more and more sophisticated and the thieves are becoming more widespread. They are working hard to stay a step ahead of law enforcement and they are largely successful. Your money, your credit, and your identity are at risk of being compromised by online credit card theft. Did you know that more than 15 million people per year are victims of identity theft? Did you know that it takes an average of 600 hours of work for you to recover from identity theft? Did you know that online credit card theft costs our nation 500 million per year? It's clear that your identity and credit are at[..]

Credit fraud has always existed to some degree, but with the advent of the internet, there has been an unprecedented level of awareness and consumer concern about falling victim to identity theft. Almost every day 'phishing' emails - which pretend to come from banks - try to extract passwords and personal details from consumers. Most people know that an unprotected PC can be disabled by viruses and Trojans within hours and install antivirus software to protect it, but not everyone remembers to keep the antivirus software up to date. Tightening up on internet security is absolutely essential as a first defence to identity theft attempts. As an alarm system, it's equally sensible to[..]