Analyst CPP's annual Card Fraud Index, published today, has
revealed that more than a quarter of adults in the UK have fallen
victim to card fraud - a rise of over six per cent, which reflects
the explosion of new and ever more sophisticated scams.
The worst affected area, Cardiff, has seen incidences of card
fraud rise by 17 per cent in the last two years - meaning over a
third of cardholders have been affected. Other hot-spots
highlighted were London, Norwich, Southampton and Leeds.
Online fraud remains the biggest threat, affecting a third of
all victims, but the research suggested that while almost a fifth
of cardholders admitted to being more concerned about card fraud
than they were last year, many still fail to take adequate
precautions to protect themselves from falling prey to
fraudsters.
One way to protect yourself from cybercrime and avoid identity
theft online is to use cash online through Ukash. As Ukash does not
require users to provide their bank details, consumers are able to
shop, pay or play online safely, securely and anonymously.
For more information about Ukash, visit www.Ukash.com