Better be careful when paying by card. Every now and then someone falls for this trick

Christmas is a time when we are even more exposed than usual to various cyber attacks. Like every year, fraudsters hope that in the rush of pre-Christmas spending you won’t notice how they are silently using your credit card details.

Data leak of 5 million credit cards

According to Leakd, fraudsters collected 5 TB of screenshots of credit card data. Cybercriminals extorted this data through fake offers such as “we’re giving away free iPhones” or “super discounted Christmas gifts.” These types of offers usually require a small fee or subscription fee to unlock the special gift. A timer is often added to the offer to encourage the person wondering and speed up their decision.

Unfortunately, the promised free items rarely reach consumers. But that’s not the worst. Cybercriminals stealthily intercept bank card details and then, without any obstacles, they can wipe our account to zero. And now, at Christmas, we have so many expenses that it is more difficult for us to detect transactions that someone else is making on our behalf.

Do you suspect someone has used your card?

If you are worried about someone using your card, keep track of your bank statements and carefully check your shopping expenses. If you notice that someone has used your card without your knowledge or permission, call the bank, where you will receive detailed instructions on what to do in this specific case.

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