Source: Nationwide
With Christmas just around the corner, many people will be out and about using their credit and debit cards in stores, restaurants or cash machines. But fraudsters are also likely to be active at this time of year.
To help people avoid becoming victims of fraud, Nationwide Building Society has placed a podcast on its new Members' Zone:
The podcast explains the tricks fraudsters get up to and how customers can take steps to avoid becoming victims of card fraud. It also talks about the fraud prevention measures the society has in place.
Pete Corrie, Nationwide's head of fraud prevention said: "We have a range of robust systems in place to protect Nationwide members from fraud. But each customer also needs to take responsibility for protecting their personal details. If you want to make sure the festive season isn't spoilt by fraudsters you need to be aware of how they operate and make sure you don't fall into the traps they set."
Top five tips to avoid card fraud:
* Never keep your PIN number with your card
* Never let your card out of sight - e.g. in restaurants
* Beware of 'helpful' strangers if you are using a cash machine
* Check your balance and statements regularly
* If you think your card security has been compromised, report it to your building society or bank immediately.