New year advice recommends balance transfers
New advice has been offered on how best to survive the recession in the early part of 2009, with one tip being to consider transferring your credit card balance.. Read more...
Study: Hereford the safest spot for credit card owners
People who live in Hereford are at least risk of becoming victims of credit card fraud, according to a new study. Read more...
Keep an eye on credit reports, consumers warned
Consumers should keep an eye on their credit report if they are concerned about identity fraud, it has been suggested. Read more...
Be careful with online information, says CPP
Consumers should be careful what they do with their personal information when using credit cards to shop online, it has been suggested. Read more...
Card skimming "only takes a few seconds"
To skim or write down information about a credit card takes "only takes a few seconds", consumers have been warned. Read more...
CPP: Do not save credit card details on computers
Consumers have been advised not to save their credit card details on their home computers. Read more...
Children 'can expose parents to online credit card risks'
There are a number of dangers associated with children using the internet to shop without the knowledge of their parents, credit card customers have been warned, Read more...
Bank staff accused of credit card deception
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is facing corrosive accusations of deceptive conduct by the customer services division of its credit cards department. Read more...
Credit card cloners caught in police raid
Two prolific fraudsters have been arrested as police cracked a UK credit card cloning ring. The conmen stole details from supermarket shoppers and used them to go on a global spending spree. Read more...
HMRC warns of credit card email scams
Credit card customers should be aware of scam emails, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned. Read more...
Apacs: Credit card details "valuable in the wrong hands"
Credit card customers need to be aware that their personal details are "valuable in the wrong hands", an expert has urged. Read more...
Keep your credit card safe from fraud this Christmas
Studies show that approximately 30 million of us will spend some of our money online in the run up to Christmas. Read more...
Be wary of hard drive hijackers, credit card customers warned
Credit card customers are among the consumers who have been advised to be wary of criminals looking to get hold of their old computers to access personal information on them. Read more...
New credit card with key pad will fight Internet fraud
The future for credit card fraudsters might now be numbered. PIN numbered that is. A new credit card the same size and shape as a regular card has been developed with its own small LCD display and keypad to protect card holders from credit card thieves. Read more...
Des O’Connor falls prey to credit card fraudster
Des O’Connor is a national treasure. Loved by the millions of television viewers who catch his talk shows, game shows and magazine programmes, it was shocking to discover that an unscrupulous fraudster stole his credit card details. Read more...
Credit card fraud prevention campaign launches
The Association of Payment Clearing Services (APACS) is launching a new campaign to combat card fraud and hopes to raise awareness of how consumers can protect themselves against the increasing threat of identity theft. Read more...
Teenage boys 'the worst credit card offenders'
A total of one in ten boys make "illicit purchases" on the internet using their parents\' credit cards, it has been suggested. Read more...
Remember "basic hygiene" when using credit cards online
Credit card consumers using the internet to make purchases must be mindful of "basic hygiene factors", it has been suggested. Read more...
HSBC: Credit cards customers should be safe on holiday
Credit card customers should ensure they do not let their guard down while they are on holiday, an industry expert has explained. Read more...
Credit card fraudsters "getting more creative"
Credit card fraudsters are becoming increasingly creative as a result of the ongoing effects of the global credit crunch, it has been suggested. Read more...
Expert: Check credit card statements regularly
Credit card customers have been urged to regularly check statements in order to combat fraud. Read more...
Credit card users advised on public safety
Consumers have been offered some new advice on how to better protect themselves online. Read more...
Secure credit card use 'as important abroad as it is at home'
Credit card users have been advised to exercise the same level of care when abroad as they would at home. Read more...
Credit card users advised to exercise caution
Credit card holders have been advised to exercise caution with online purchases. Read more...
Contactless credit cards 'will not replace cash'
Contactless credit card technology is not aimed at replacing cash, it has been claimed at a question and answer session on the issue. Read more...
Current credit card system 'could be bettered by mobile payments'
Cellular device payments could improve the current credit card system, an organisation has said. Read more...
Bank card theft blamed for £900 Scottish haul
Credit card crime is back in the spotlight after a Scottish court last week found a Filipino man guilty of stealing nearly £1,000. Read more...
Newspaper offers advice to combat credit crunch crime
A British tabloid is urging cardholders to take care ahead of a predicted "credit crunch crime wave". Read more...
Card fraud numbers down "massively"
The amount of fraudulent card activity is down "massively" thanks to the introduction of Chip and pin, according to a spokesperson for the tourism industry. Read more...
Consumers advised to check credit card statements
Consumers have been advised that checking bank and credit card statements can help to minimise the risk of travel fraud. Read more...
Travel firms 'rallying' to stamp out card crime
Holiday firms in the UK are taking positive action to ensure consumers aren\'t at risk when they enter credit card details to book vacations. Read more...
OAP warns of credit card fraud
A pensioner from Wiltshire has expounded the benefits of checking credit card balances regularly after £500 went missing from her account. Read more...
Sentencing guidance given for credit card fraudsters
Judges are to be given more advice on how to sentence criminals who use electronic equipment to obtain credit card details. Read more...
Patent could mean safer payments
There\'s good news for credit cardholders this week with the announcement a patent has been granted for an innovative fraud solution. Read more...
Partnership aims to cut cash machine crime
The cash machine network LINK is teaming up with Crimestoppers in a bid to cut hole-in-the-wall crime. Read more...
Barclaycard reassures consumers over contactless cards
Barclays has moved to reassure customers that its so-called \'contactless\' debit and credit cards will not be easy prey for fraudsters. Read more...
Calls for caution ahead of card fraud figures
Credit card holders have been urged to take greater care than ever to avoid theft or fraud ahead of the release of new statistics this week. Read more...
Government pledges to tackle card fraud
Gordon Brown has unveiled a National Fraud Strategy as part of a government package to protect credit card holders. Read more...
Phones pose credit card fraud risk
Credit card holders have been warned that storing bank details on their mobile phones poses a huge fraud risk. Read more...
Card crime on the rise
Credit card holders have been warned to be extra vigilant following new figures revealing the extent of UK card fraud. Read more...
Card fraud gang exposed
The company linked to an undercover credit card fraud probe has vowed action will be taken to stop future card crime. Read more...
Supermarket partners with police to combat card crime
A supermarket in East Dulwich has announced strengthened links with police following an incident of card cloning at its store. Read more...
Grimsby cardholders warned 'be vigilant'
Credit card holders in northeast Lincolnshire have been told to be on their guard this month following a spate of card crime in the area. Read more...
Prevention 'key' to tackling card fraud
The best way to tackle credit card fraud is to concentrate on preventative measures, according to an industry expert. Read more...
Airline combats card fraud
A budget airline in South Africa has announced new plans to cut card fraud by introducing additional airport security checks. Read more...
Internet warning for credit card holders
Credit card holders have been advised to be extra vigilant of their personal details following an internet leak. Read more...
Warwick cardholders urged 'be vigilant'
Credit card holders in Warwick have been urged to be on their guard following the discovery of a suspected fraud device on a cash machine. Read more...
Details of card cloning operation emerge in court
A credit card cloning gang has appeared in court in London to answer charges of producing counterfeit payment cards. Read more...
South Devon shop falls victim to card cloning
Retailers in south Devon have been prompted to exercise greater vigilance when accepting plastic payment as details emerge of a multi-million pound global credit card cloning operation. Read more...
Small price for stolen card details
Fraudsters are being forced to sell off credit card details at increasingly low prices, a new study has shown. Read more...
Card cloning warning issued in Kent
Motorists in Kent are on their guard following reports a busy petrol station has become the latest victim of credit card fraud. Read more...
Wiltshire credit card fraudster remanded in custody
Credit card holders in Wiltshire can breathe a sigh of relief following the arrest of a fraudster. Read more...
Plans to help 'protect credit card users against e-criminals'
The government is putting together a new plan increase the protection of credit card users against e-criminals. Read more...
Pensioners warned of credit card fraud risk
Old people are more likely to be targeted by fraudsters, Saga Magazine has warned. Read more...
Credit problems 'can be solved by report request'
People declined credit should request copies of their credit card report, home insurer LV= has advised. Read more...
People refused a credit card 'may be victims of fraud'
An unfair credit rating due to fraud is a common problem for many, home insurer LV= has warned. Read more...
Online credit card protection highlighted by Apacs
Credit card users who purchase holidays and other travel-related services online have the advantage of web-based fraud protection, according to a representative of the Association of Payment Clearing Services (Apacs). Read more...
Credit card fraud unit has saved £315 million
The specialist police unit which tackles credit card fraud has marked its seventh anniversary by saving £315 million. Read more...
Secure online payment methods 'can reduce credit card fraud risk'
Credit card users may want to note that there are safe and secure online payment methods available to protect against the risk of fraud. Read more...
Online merchants 'must offer a variety of payment methods'
Online retailers should offer consumers a choice of payment methods, according to director of e-commerce operations at ClickandBuy. Read more...
Credit card statements 'can be read' by fraud investigation software
Fraud investigation software that can read credit card statements is being piloted by Nottinghamshire police. Read more...
OFT offers online shopping tips
Consumer confidence in online shopping is growing, according to a survey by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). Read more...
Mobile technology could improve credit card security
Fraudulent credit card transactions will be easily identifiable using mobile phone technology developed by Ericsson IPX, according to SC Magazine. Read more...
Barclaycard welcomes security trial
Contactless payments are the future, Barclays and Barclaycard said today. Read more...
Credit card fraud fighting package launched by RSA
Companies are to be given assistance with fighting credit card fraud from insurance group RSA. Read more...
Credit card holders 'should be wary of "smishing" threat'
Smishing, where fraudsters use text messages to target victims rather than the internet, is on the rise, according to one group. Read more...
Security products 'should be used for web protection'
New powerful security products should be used to increase internet safety, according to a global leader in web protection. Read more...
People storing sensitive information on mobile devices 'should take care'
People must be careful when storing sensitive information on mobile devices, according to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) magazine. Read more...
Credit card fraud management company 'offers new technology'
A company which deals with credit card fraud exposure by monitoring every step in a transaction process has launched a new system. Read more...
Don't disclose credit card details to people you don't know, warns OFT
Consumers are being warned by The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) never to give out credit card details to people they don\'t know, following the news that a car-selling scam is costing people £3 million every year. Read more...
Product launched to protect online bankers from fraud
Internet users need to know how to protect themselves when checking credit card statements and managing their finances online, NatWest and RBS have warned. Read more...
Credit card fraud 'not a victimless crime'
Credit card fraud is not a victimless crime, the UK\'s fraud prevention service, CIFAS, has said. Read more...
Credit card holders should 'be careful when giving out credit card details'
Credit card holders are being warned to be careful when giving financial and other personal information over the phone. Read more...
Credit card rates for existing customers 'should be supervised'
Credit card rates should be monitored to ensure the fairest deals for existing customers, according to a senior researcher at Which?. Read more...
Young, single credit card holders 'should watch out for fraud'
Credit card holders who are young and single and should be on their guard against credit card fraud, according to advice from consumer information service CreditExpert. Read more...
Credit card conman sentenced
Credit card holders in Portsmouth may be interested to know that a conman who went on a shopping spree on other people\'s credit cards has been caught and sentenced to 200 hours of community service. Read more...
Warning: Watch out for false emails from credit card providers
Phishing scam emails are often designed to look as though they are coming from a credit card provider or bank, credit card holders have been warned. Read more...
Festival goers: Take one debit or credit card with you
Festival goers should only take one debit or credit card with them, insurance company esure has advised. Read more...
Credit card fraud tackled by BMS
A new approach to credit card fraud may result in a widespread reduction in card crime, according to its inventors. Read more...
Visa looks to globalise mobile credit card infrastructure
Credit card giant Visa has formed a partnership with NeuStar in a new bid to mobilise financial services worldwide, it has been announced. Read more...
Which?: Customers should claim refunds via credit cards
Credit card customers are well within their rights to expect their issuer to cover the cost of services purchased but not received, according to consumer group Which? Read more...
Credit card holders with Michael Jackson tickets 'entitled to full refund'
Credit card holders who spent over £100 per ticket to see Michael Jackson will be able to make a refund claim to their credit card provider, according to Which? legal service senior lawyer Peter McCarthy. Read more...
Be wary of giving out credit card details, police force warns
Credit card holders are being warned by Humberside police to be vigilant following reports of a scam where bogus callers ask for people\'s credit card and bank details. Read more...
ATM arrests made in Barnet
Credit card holders in Barnet may be interested to hear that the police have made almost 60 arrests in an effort to stop bank card fraud in the area. Read more...
Credit card provider says government should further its investigations
Credit card provider Saga Services has said that the government should investigate why some credit card providers have increased rates. Read more...
Buying tickets on credit cards 'can give greater financial protection'
People should consider putting payments over £100 on their credit card when buying tickets for festivals, gigs and theatres, according to advice from the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers (Star). Read more...
Credit card cheque ban 'will ensure cheques do not fall into the wrong hands'
The government\'s decision to ban unsolicited credit card cheques will help to remove the temptation to borrow at a high interest rate, according to Callcredit. Read more...
Credit card database 'to be checked to help cut down on fraudulent insurance claims'
An insurance company is implementing a series of measure, including checking an industry database for mismatches in credit card details, in order to cut down on fraudulent claims. Read more...
Chip and pin technology abroad 'could help reduce credit card fraud in the UK'
Credit card fraud could be reduced if chip and pin technology was introduced in more places abroad, it has been suggested. Read more...
Credit card users: watch out for scam emails
Credit card holders are being warned to watch out for scam emails, it has been reported. Read more...
New ID theft figures released
New statistics on ID theft - where fraudsters impersonate a victim to apply for a credit card or other products - have been released. Read more...
Browser makers are combating a flaw which could expose credit card details
Browser makers are working to combat a serious flaw in the way internet browsers weed out untrustworthy sites which could open up credit card details to hackers, it has been revealed. Read more...
Advice on avoiding online scams for credit card holders from Get Safe Online
Credit card holders who use their cards to shop online may be interested in new advice on avoiding scams from Get Safe Online. Read more...
Credit card holders 'should read the changes to card charges'
Credit card users are being advised to read the small print of changes to card charges. Read more...
Consumers who do not receive items 'need greater protection'
Consumers who prepay for items using their credit card or other payment method and do not receive their order need greater protection, it has been proposed. Read more...
Halifax Home Insurance: Credit card holders could consider installing a safe at home
Credit card holders should consider installing a safe at home for these and other small valuables such as jewellery and watches, according to advice from Halifax Home Insurance. Read more...
Credit card holders 'should keep their credit cards and cash separately at festivals'
Credit card holders going to festivals this year have been advised to keep their credit cards, cash and driving license in separate places. Read more...
Credit card users 'should check their statements in full'
Debit and credit card holders have been advised always to check their statements in full, following reports that a man in the US has been charged with stealing data which relates to 130 million debit and credit cards. Read more...
Make sure your home is protected before going away for the bank holiday, says Tesco Compare
People going away this bank holiday should make sure that their home is protected against burglars, according to advice from credit card comparison service Tesco Compare. Read more...
'Students should keep a copy of their credit card numbers'
Students heading off to university should make sure they have a copy of their credit card numbers stored separately from their credit cards, according to advice from Saga. Read more...
'Look at your credit card statement as soon as it arrives', users are advised
Credit card holders should look at their credit card statement as soon as it arrives, according to advice from a finance website. Read more...
'1 in 5 Brits tell friends and family pin number'
A total of one in five Brits tell friends and family the pin number for their debit of credit card, it has been revealed. Read more...
Government, Visa and Mastercard work together to make contactless card technology safe for credit card holders
Visa and Mastercard, the Home Office and the mobile phone industry have been working together to make sure contactless technology is safe. Read more...
Online banking 'makes sense', says security company
Credit card holders may be interested in comments from the director of a security solutions company that it can be a good idea to bank online. Read more...
Debit and credit card holders 'should watch out for bogus ticket sites'
Concert and theatre goers who use their debit and credit cards to buy tickets have been warned against the perils of bogus websites. Read more...
'Do not give out credit card or bank details over the phone' Suffolk residents warned
Credit card holders in Suffolk have been warned not to give out their details over the phone by the police, according to reports. Read more...
Credit card holders in US and UK warned not to give out details over the phone
Veterans in the US are being warned not to give out their credit card numbers over the telephone, it has been reported. Read more...
More can be done to reduce cyber crime, says BBC presenter
Credit card holders may be interested in comments from the presenter of the BBC\'s technology programme Click that the risk of becoming a victim of cyber crime can be minimised. Read more...
News for credit card users: web users should protect themselves from online viruses
Credit card users who use online banking could be interested in suggestions from an information security consulting firm that web users should take precautions to protect themselves from online viruses. Read more...
Credit card holders 'to be protected from the PPI market'
New measures have been announced to protect credit card and personal loan holders from the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) market. Read more...
Credit card fraudster sentenced in Portsmouth
Credit card holders in Portsmouth may be interested in news that a man has reportedly been sentenced after being caught trying to buy two Rolex watches with a fake credit card. Read more...
Banks have to work to counter cybercriminals' work
Banks have to work to protect each transaction – which could include credit card payments – from cybercriminals, it has been suggested by a web security company. Read more...
'Card fraud losses fall by 23%'
Card fraud losses on debit and credit cards fell in the first half of this year compared to the same time last year, according to the voice of the industry for financial fraud matters. Read more...
Credit card holders 'should regularly check statements for irregularities'
Following news that card fraud losses on debit and credit cards have fallen by 23% in the first half of this year in comparison to last, Financial Fraud Action UK has issued advice to credit card holders to lower the rate even further. Read more...
Those who owe money 'should prioritise their debts'
There has been a decrease in debit and credit card fraud due to new card protection measures, according to a leading European payment system. Read more...
New identity fraud report released offering advice to credit card holders
A new report has been released today, which may interest credit card holders, to mark the beginning of National Identity Fraud Prevention Week. Read more...
Lloyds TSB: Credit card holders should not save passwords online
Credit card holders have been advised by Lloyds TSB not to save passwords or personal details online. Read more...
Credit card holders 'should be careful about putting personal information on social networking sites'
Credit card holders and other consumers can help to protect themselves against identity fraud by exercising caution when putting personal information on social networking sites, it has been suggested. Read more...
Credit card holders receive scam warning from HMRC
Credit card holders have been warned by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) not to give out their details online if they receive an email stating they are due for a tax refund and then asking for their card details. Read more...
Credit card holders 'should note when their statements are due during postal strikes'
Credit card holders have been offered advice by the UK Payments Council on managing payments during the postal strike. Read more...
Credit card details scam 'hits 40 million victims'
A total of 40 million people have fallen victim to a scam that sometimes allows criminals to get hold of victims\' credit card details, it has been reported. Read more...
'Do not trust unfamiliar sites to avoid falling victim to credit card detail web scam'
To avoid falling victim to a scam that steals credit card details, it is important not to trust sites people are unfamiliar with, an information security consulting firm has advised. Read more...
Credit card holders 'warned of cold-caller card scam'
Credit card holders have been warned about the rising popularity of an old-style phone scam. Read more...
Greater protection offered to credit card holders
Credit card holders could benefit from greater protection under the new Lending Code, which comes into effect this month, it has been suggested. Read more...
Fake tax refund scam 'hits record high'
A record number of scam emails offering fake tax refunds and then demanding victims\' credit card details were reported in September, it has been reported. Read more...
Credit card advice: Do not let the postal strikes act as an ID fraud smokescreen
Credit card holders have been advised not to let the postal strikes act as a smokescreen for ID fraud. Read more...
Watch out for ID fraud: young credit card holders told
Credit card holders who are young and live in a home share may want to be particularly vigilant against ID fraud, it has been suggested. Read more...
Millions of credit card holders 'are shopping more safely online'
Millions of people across the UK have started shopping more safely online this year using debit and credit cards, according to a report. Read more...
Sainsbury's Finance: Insurance is essential for winter travellers
Credit card provider Sainsbury\'s Finance has issued a winter holiday warning, following a study that revealed over 11 million people travelled without insurance this summer. Read more...
Credit card holder advice: Shop safely online this Christmas
Credit card holders have been urged to ensure they are shopping safely online this Christmas. Read more...
Credit card holders and other web shoppers 'are protecting themselves more online'
Credit card holders who use their cards for online shopping and other web users are protecting themselves more against online fraud and other potential hazards, it has been reported. Read more...
New bill bans unsolicited credit card cheques
Unsolicited credit card cheques are to be banned under a new Financial Services Bill announced today (November 18th) in the Queen\'s Speech. Read more...
Spanish credit card scam 'may have affected Visa and MasterCard holders'
Credit card holders who used their cards for payments in Spain this year could have been affected by a major credit card scam, it has been reported. Read more...
'Credit card queries answered by consumer minister in webchat'
Consumer minister Kevin Brennan spent an hour answering consumer questions on credit card borrowing on the Number 10 government website. Read more...
Credit card fraudsters 'are moving online'
Credit card fraudsters have moved to online crime as a result of developments in credit card technology, protection group CPP has revealed. Read more...
Cardiff is credit card 'fraud hotspot'
Cardiff has become the worst place in Britain for credit card fraud, with more than a third (37%) of its residents becoming victims of card fraud since 2007. Read more...
