CPP: Consumers need to do their bit for card security

The banks have already done a lot to improve credit card safety and now consumers have to ensure they are doing their bit too, it has been suggested.

Card fraud expert from CPP Kerry D'Souza explained that measures put in place such as the Verified by Visa scheme have all helped to improve security in recent years.

At this moment, she continued, it is important for the public to be more vigilant by checking regularly what is coming out of their accounts against their receipts for goods and services they have bought.

Ms D'Souza added consumers who shop online should be careful that the website is secure.

She said: "Make sure you have anti-spyware and anti-phishing software on your PC."

If Brits are intending to make large purchases abroad in the upcoming months, they may wish to consider using an international money transfer system to help them do so quickly and safely.

According to a report this month by CPP, 26 per cent of UK citizens have been a victim of card fraud. It also showed 34 per cent of the population said they would check their bank statements more regularly this year.

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