As consumers are being warned about the dangers of online fraud
on 'Cyber Monday' Ukash is advising the public to use new
alternative payment methods to guarantee protection from cyber
crime.
Today (Monday 7 December) is being dubbed 'Cyber Monday' as
British shoppers are expected to spend a record £350m online
as they use the internet for their Christmas shopping.
But as they do so, consumers are being warned that they are more
likely than ever to become the victims of online fraud and fake
websites.
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Ukash is an alternative payment method that allows consumers to
shop, pay and play online using cash - completely free from the
risk of credit card fraud and identity theft.
Ukash has grown in popularity as consumers fight the Credit
Crunch by being more careful with how they spend money. Using cash
online means that you don't run the risk of running up debts on
credit cards, nor are you required to provide any financial details
that could be stolen by cyber criminals.
To use Ukash you simply exchange cash for a Ukash voucher -
which can be bought from more than 300,000 physical outlets
globally or securely online - which as a unique PIN that can be
used to authorised the purchase.
Mark Chirnside, chief executive officer Ukash, explains, "The
internet is a great way for people to do their Christmas shopping
but the last thing you want this Christmas is to find somebody has
accessed your details and made you a victim of cyber crime. Using
Ukash to pay for your internet shopping is a great way to protect
yourself from identity theft and keep your spending in check.
Alternative payment methods like Ukash are becoming more popular as
awareness of online crime grows, as it provides a great way for
consumers to shop safe in the knowledge that nobody can steal their
details."
For details on where you can get Ukash instore or online, visit
www.ukash.com/find