10 April 2008
Consumers should follow basic advice to make sure that they do not fall victim from credit card fraud, it has been claimed.
Fraud expert from CPP Kelly D'Souza urged people to check that their mail is secure, especially if they are expected the arrival of a new credit card.
Moreover, cards can be "cloned" if they are left unattended in public areas, she noted, such as in eateries.
Other simple measures should be taken, such as not writing down sensitive information including the pin number, she added.
Ms D'Souza commented: "If you do feel the need to do this, make sure that you keep it secure where nobody can see it".
While handy hints have always been available, she observed, it is important that people take this advice on board.
Recent research from the organisation has revealed that 20% of consumers do not look at their bank statements when they obtain them.