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Holidaymakers risk credit card theft
26 August 2008
British tourists are often complacent with their debit and credit cards when abroad, a card fraud expert has claimed.
Research by CPP revealed that over a third of all card offences committed against UK citizens now occur in foreign destinations, so holidaymakers need to be increasingly aware of the dangers when using a card abroad.
Kerry D'Souza, card fraud expert from CPP, said: "Card fraud hasn't necessarily stopped; it's just moved into countries overseas where they don't necessarily have a chip and PIN system in place."
Ms D'Souza argues that when you compare credit card use at home to abroad, tourists need to be more vigilant when using their card in a destination that does not have chip and PIN.
"People can still sometimes be a bit complacent about how they use their cards and what they do with their cards," she added.
The 44-55 age group is the most "vigilant" when it comes to protecting themselves from the crime, according to CPP.
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