Online credit card scams

30 July 2008

With your credit cards, you must be vigilant about protecting them. If your credit card details are stolen, you can have difficulties retrieving the money and potentially have credit rating issues for many years. If you take the right steps, you can protect yourself against credit card scams.

Online credit card scams can include:

  • Theft of credit card details.
  • Forgery.
  • Spyware.
  • Skimming.

If you take steps to protect yourself, you will be able to use you online credit card with peace of mind. Take steps like:

  • Have difficult to guess passwords and PINs and don't share them with anyone.
  • Check your statements frequently and keep a copy of all credit card receipts.
  • Confirm the security of any online shopping sites.
  • Contact your bank immediately if you think there is any suspicious activity with you online credit card.

Compare credit cards now and remember to protect yourself when using your online credit card.


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