Credit card fraud on rise! Check 5 ways to secure details to stay safe from scams, money losses

Credit card customers should not enter their details on dubious websites, as they could steal the data. Make sure that the website has an SSL certificate by checking if the URL has ‘https’. Unsecured websites don’t have SSL certificates.

Nowadays, it’s important to keep your credit cards closer to you. You also need to be pretty careful about the thefts, especially when you are travelling via public transport. Thieves can use the tap and pay facility of the credit card to buy lower-priced products after stealing your cards. 

 

Credit card holders should keep a tab on their credit card statements to look for purchases that they didn’t make. Using the practice, cardholders can also check the unauthorised charges or fines levied by the bank.

Many credit card issuing companies offer customers a service using which they can turn off offline, online or international transactions. You can use the feature to limit the transactions and make sure you don’t face any losses. 

Many credit cards come with a fraud protection plan that ensures your money in case of any fraudulent activity. Cardholders can also buy additional insurance to secure their credit card from frauds.