Scammers create professional-looking websites that appear to sell legitimate cards at discounted prices. These sites often use stolen branding from reputable companies to appear legitimate.
Red Flags: Prices significantly below market value, limited-time offers, requests for payment in cryptocurrency or gift cards.
Fraudsters send emails or text messages pretending to be from your bank or card issuer, asking you to verify your card details or account information.
Red Flags: Urgent language, links to unfamiliar websites, requests for sensitive information.
Criminals install small devices on ATMs or payment terminals that capture your card information when you swipe or insert your card.
Red Flags: Loose or misaligned card readers, hidden cameras near PIN pads, ATMs in isolated locations.
Scammers manipulate victims into voluntarily providing card information through phone calls or online interactions, often pretending to be tech support or government officials.
Red Flags: Unsolicited contact, requests for remote access to your computer, threats of account closure or legal action.
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Almost fell for a fake marketplace last month. The site looked exactly like a major retailer but the URL was slightly different. Thanks to this site I knew what to check for.
Received a call from "Microsoft" saying my credit card was compromised. They wanted remote access to my computer. Hung up immediately!