Credit card and debit card fraud has been falling here in the UK, however for UK citizens who travel overseas it will not come as good news that the plastic card fraud overseas is growing.
Since the introduction of the Chip and PIN technology, credit card and debit card fraud has been at the lowest level […]

It has been announced that cyber-fraud is costing online retailers an estimated 580 million pounds per year.  This figure is estimated to increase three-fold over the next three years.  With nearly two-thirds of online retailers being affected by Internet fraud many retailers are becoming concerned over the prospect of being hit by fraud.
Figures suggest that […]

Credit monitoring is a service available online where the individuals are alerted to any changes to their credit reports.  The individual is immediately notified of any changes either via email, text message or by a phone call.  Many people who want to monitor their credit report and ensure that there is no fraudulent activity use […]

The most important thing that you must do to prepare your self against identity theft is to lose the attitude of “it could never happen to me”.  Identity theft is more common than most people think, and it is the attitude of believing that it will never happen to you that will leave you vulnerable.  […]

Identity theft can affect anyone, and occurs to hundreds of people each year.  However, if you take measures to avoid it you will not become one of the statistics and suffer from the losses identity theft leaves behind.
One precaution you can take is by locking your letterbox, if you have one.  If you find that […]

Every year there are thousands of people who fall victim to identity theft.  This can be devastating to your financial life, as these thieves not only steal money from you, but the could also open accounts in your name and destroy your credit history.  However, there are ways to prevent this from ever happening to […]

Research from the European Security Transport Association (ESTA) has found that nearly 20 per cent of British adults have been targeted as part of credit and debt card scams, reports the Times Online. This means the UK is the card fraud hotspot of Europe. Brits are twice as likely as other Europeans to become victims […]

Moneysupermarket has commented on the recent launch of the 3V pay as you go VISA voucher. Head of credit cards Robert Kenley said: ‘The launch of the new 3V pay-as-you-go VISA voucher comes at an ideal time for many Britons planning to avoid the high street this festive season and do their Christmas shopping online.’
He […]

Experian has published its Victims of Fraud Dossier. The study analysed the experiences of  4,000 fraud victims. The victims of fraud were split equally between male and female, with more than half of all victims falling into the 30 to 50 age group. Experian’s research shows that the wealthiest and most successful homeowners are among […]

At the start of Identity Fraud Prevention Week, Smile has published ten tips to help people prevent identity fraud. That crime is on the rise, with one in four adults either having been a victim or knowing someone that has. The tips are:

Check bank statements to see if there is […]