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UAE resident alert: Beware of these credit card frauds
Dubai - There's lot to learn from the experiences of these UAE residents being conned by fraud card transactions.
To begin with, did you know your credit card shouldn't be used by anybody but you?
Guard yourself by knowing these fraud instances in UAE:
Surprisingly, according to this Reddit thread, a majority of people at the petrol pump hand over their details for convenience.
3. Your PIN can be recorded thermally after you have keyed it in. So, the trick is to press two other numbers to mislead the perpetrator.
Quick tips to avoid being a victim of card frauds:
1.Don't increase your credit card limit. Rather, lower it. The bank can confirm with you before making a payment beyond the limit.
2. Sign up for electronic alerts over cell phone or mails, even if it costs you. This way, you can be updated 24 hours a day. You could then immediately inform the bank about any untoward transaction and stop the transaction.
3. Be careful where you swipe your card as you might expose your card details.
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