By Admin 
Credit cards in digital economy give many benefits simultaneously. A large number of people use them for shopping and other expenses and hence scammers also keep an eye on them. Scammers can blow money from your credit card in many ways. Therefore it is necessary to take precautions. Let us know what ways can be fraud and how to avoid credit card scam.
These methods can cause fraud
Skimming– Scammers sometimes put card readers or other devices in places like ATM or petrol pump. Here as soon as you use the card for payment, its details will go to the scammers.
FishingIn such scams, scammers send emails or messages by becoming banks or government officials. They want to steal your card information by complicating or on the pretext of any service.
Data leak– Many times hackers steal the data of big companies. In this, a large number of people’s card information can reach the wrong hands.
CNP Fraud– This happens when hackers steal the necessary information including card number, CVV and expiry date. They can make online payment without cards with the help of this information.
How to avoid such fraud?
Keep the log-in details safe– Never share your log-in details like credit card PIN number and card number etc. with anyone. If someone asks you as a bank officer and ask for such details, then be careful.
Do not click on unknown link– If any link or message has come for payment from any of your unknown person or source, then be careful. Never pay on such request.
Use different cards– Use of different cards for autope subscription and shopping etc. for the bill of website, phone and electricity etc. can save you from trouble.
Do not pay on public Wi-Fi– Avoid online transactions on public Wi-Fi on cafes and airports etc. If you have to do this, then use VPN.
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