Thursday, December 10, 2009

315,000 UK Shoppers Likely Victims of Credit/Debit Fraud this X-mas

Tis the season...For hackers, "It's the most wonderful time of the year!"



315,000 shoppers at risk of credit and debit card fraud on the high street


More than 315,000 high-street shoppers are likely to be the victim of credit and debit card fraud this Christmas, with each losing over £600 on average to fraudsters targeting shoppers.

Thousands are expected to fall victim to credit and debit card thieves this Christmas



Rather than online, retail fraud is being fuelled by shoppers returning to the high street, as experts warn people are more susceptible to losing track of what they spend. Brits are rejecting online shopping over concerns about postal delays, and 65 per cent say they will buy at least half their gifts in person.



Research carried out by Opinion Matters amongst more than 1500 adults on behalf of international marketing group CPP warns that the number of lost and stolen cards will peak on December 18 as stressed last-minute shoppers become less careful with their cards.



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