Security & Fraud

Guidance on protecting yourself from credit card fraud and responding if targeted. Articles detail common scam methods, prevention strategies, and what to do after fraud.

Avoid Scams When Making Internet Credit Card Payments

Keep your credit card safe when shopping online by spotting the security signs that separate real sites from scam ones.

Computer Viruses and Credit Card Fraud

How computer viruses and scams steal your credit card details, and what free security tools won't protect you.

Latest Online Shopping Credit Card Scam to Hit the UK

Scammers in the UK are cloning credit card security pages to steal shoppers' financial details during online purchases.

Preventing Credit Card Fraud

Protect yourself from credit card fraud and identity theft by taking simple steps to safeguard your personal information and financial accounts.

Stop Identity Theft

Take practical steps to protect yourself from identity theft, from securing your mail to safeguarding your Social Security number.

The Latest Credit Card Fraud Methods

Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated methods to steal from credit cards, costing the financial sector millions yearly.

Victim of Credit Card Fraud

If your credit card gets stolen, contact your provider immediately and they'll cancel it, investigate the fraud, and protect you from liability.

What Card Companies Do for Victims of Card Fraud

Credit card companies will issue you a new card, investigate where your details were compromised, and review your transactions to identify fraudulent activity.

What Is Credit Card Fraud?

Credit card fraud happens when someone illegally uses another person's card or stolen account information to steal money.

Why Do Credit Cards Have Expiry Dates?

Credit card expiry dates protect you from fraud and ensure your magnetic strip stays readable for transactions.

Why Do People Commit Credit Card Fraud?

Credit card fraud is popular with criminals because it's easy, quick and often goes undetected for weeks or months.