One of the most common scams that happen on the internet is credit card cloning, however, this type of scam doesn't only happen on the internet. It's also possible for your card to be cloned through card machines.
In this article, you will learn the most practical ways to prevent your credit card from being cloned and, more importantly, you will learn which credit cards you can use to be safer against cloning.
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But enough of the chit-chat, right? Let's get to the point.
Credit Card – Be careful when shopping online
Perhaps this is something that many people don't pay much attention to, as they are already used to shopping online. However, specific care must be taken, especially when the website requires a lot of personal information.
Experienced fraudsters manage to create a website that is exactly the same as the official one, changing only one or two letters.
Beware of Electronics Boxes
You're probably thinking: what do you mean, be careful with ATMs? Isn't it safe?
Yes, it is safe, but you need to avoid certain times if you live in a less valued area. You need to be careful because your card may be cloned at suspicious ATMs. This is not a myth, it has happened in Brazil.
Be careful with your password, don't give your card to anyone.
Harmless tip? Maybe, but you need to warn people about the security of your credit card. Don't leave it exposed when you're out with someone or even alone. You need to be extremely careful, because if someone sees your security code, it's much easier to clone it.
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