10 Dangerous Places To Swipe Your Credit Card
8. Unauthentic E-Mail Offers
One of the most well known methods used to hack credit card information is by sending fake e-mails to people. Fraudsters send e-mails regarding the new bank offers and promise to process it once you give your personal information. Don’t fall pray for such mails.
Even though e-mail looks completely authentic, do not rely as long as you are sure of the accuracy and the authenticity of the offer. You can always contact the company through their official website to confirm on the same.
9. Making Online Purchases From Foreign Countries
Even though shopping online is considered risky, there might be some situations where you will be forced to do it.
In such cases, make sure that you use a website that ends with .com. While making a purchase from a company outside India, ensure the company you are purchasing from is actually located in that country and not fake.
10. Doubtful Swipe Terminals
Suspicious ATMs and petrol pump are some the risky places to swipe your credit card. They usually have ATM machines that is not placed between four walls, but rather kept in a place where others can see your transaction. In such places be very careful and try not to use credit cards. Instead, it’s better to look for more secured ATMs or use cash in such places.
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