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Equifax Tracks Rise In Card Crime06 Aug 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
"Card not present" fraud committed in the UK or overseas is on the up, the credit reports firm has said.
"Card not present" fraud committed in the UK or overseas is on the up, the credit reports firm has said.
Entire Village Scammed as Bank Accounts Emptied05 Aug 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Accounts were cleared in an international scam, which operated through a single card-cloning device in a sleepy village petrol station.
Accounts were cleared in an international scam, which operated through a single card-cloning device in a sleepy village petrol station.
Rosy Future Predicted for Pre-Paid Cards01 Aug 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
A lot of people seem set to top up their cards prior to spending, rather than building up credit on them.
A lot of people seem set to top up their cards prior to spending, rather than building up credit on them.
ID Theft 'Becomes Britain's Biggest Security Fear'31 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Credit cards, bank accounts and other financial products are all vulnerable to fraud - a fact which is causing widespread concern.
Credit cards, bank accounts and other financial products are all vulnerable to fraud - a fact which is causing widespread concern.
CIFAS Issues New Fraud Warning28 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Identity theft through impersonation is on the up, according to new research from the body.
Identity theft through impersonation is on the up, according to new research from the body.
Credit Card Rates 'Raised to 34.9%'28 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
A major card provider is imposing punitive interest rates on customers with good credit histories, it has been claimed.
A major card provider is imposing punitive interest rates on customers with good credit histories, it has been claimed.
Card Fraud Hotspots Identified By Firm25 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
London has the highest single rate of card fraud in the UK, new research claims.
London has the highest single rate of card fraud in the UK, new research claims.
Fears For Card Security After Oyster Ruling23 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The Dutch team who "cracked" London transport's Oyster card should be allowed to make their research public, a judge has said.
The Dutch team who "cracked" London transport's Oyster card should be allowed to make their research public, a judge has said.
Photos of Baby Rolling in Cash Incriminate Romanian Card Fraudster22 Jul 2008 | by Charlotte Cardingham
Photographs of a 9 month baby rolling in stolen cash have helped police convict a Romanian identity theft mastermind.
Photographs of a 9 month baby rolling in stolen cash have helped police convict a Romanian identity theft mastermind.
Card Fraud on the Increase18 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Card fraud is a growing problem in the UK, with criminals developing new ways to target consumers.
Card fraud is a growing problem in the UK, with criminals developing new ways to target consumers.
Insurer points out ID fraud risk17 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Around one third of people keep a paper record of their passwords, an insurer has said.
Around one third of people keep a paper record of their passwords, an insurer has said.
Shoppers 'Can't Be Bothered' With Credit Card Rewards16 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Store card and other credit card deals appear to be offering insufficient returns for many customers.
Store card and other credit card deals appear to be offering insufficient returns for many customers.
11 Year Old Brits Can Now Buy Cigarettes, Alcohol, Porn and Drugs Online15 Jul 2008 | by Charlotte Cardingham
As a 15 year old uses his brand new debit card to order cigarettes, alcohol, pornography and Viagra over the internet we ask whether children are responsible enough to have this kind of financial freedom.
As a 15 year old uses his brand new debit card to order cigarettes, alcohol, pornography and Viagra over the internet we ask whether children are responsible enough to have this kind of financial freedom.
Cifas Finds Rising Fraud Rates15 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
More and more people are suffering from thieves who illegally use their credit and bank account details, it has emerged.
More and more people are suffering from thieves who illegally use their credit and bank account details, it has emerged.
Credit Card Firm Finds ID Theft Fears11 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Britons are more concerned about the fraud than they are about other forms of crime, American Express has indicated.
Britons are more concerned about the fraud than they are about other forms of crime, American Express has indicated.
Credit Card Firms Criticised by Debt Consultancy01 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Many providers are not providing income checks, Thomas Charles has claimed.
Many providers are not providing income checks, Thomas Charles has claimed.
Debit Card Spending 'On the Up'30 Jun 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Use of debit cards grew by 13 per cent in 2007, outpacing other forms of payment.
Use of debit cards grew by 13 per cent in 2007, outpacing other forms of payment.
Dutch Researchers 'Clone Oyster Card'24 Jun 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
London's pre-pay travel card has been successfully hacked by a Dutch research team.
London's pre-pay travel card has been successfully hacked by a Dutch research team.
Credit 'Still Too Easy to Obtain', Youngsters Say24 Jun 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Most young people have been offered unwanted credit, a new poll shows.
Most young people have been offered unwanted credit, a new poll shows.
Abbey in 'Dynamic Exchange' Warning23 Jun 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Paying in sterling for foreign transactions might not save money, travellers have been advised.
Paying in sterling for foreign transactions might not save money, travellers have been advised.
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