How to Prevent Credit Card Fraud [Video]

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Online shopping was already a mainstay in the lives of most Americans — but its popularity has skyrocketed in the past couple of years.

It’s almost dangerously convenient; there’s no need to go to the store, insert or wave your card, or spend money on gas when Jeff Bezos is willing to bring your needs to your doorstep.

However, you should still be mindful of the safety of your financial information. Fraudsters and criminals know that more transactions are happening digitally, and they’re working hard to profit off this big change.

Fidelity National Information Services showed at the start of the pandemic that the amount of fraudulent credit transactions had increased by 35% in a year-over-year comparison.

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