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The underground world of internet fraud.

Started by mfruchter · 11 months ago

One of my core responsibilities as a system admin is preventing credit card fraud on our network. I’m basically the primary gatekeeper who determines the validity and legitimacy of all new online orders. With the large amount of business we do on a daily basis, it’s impossible to completely eliminate credit card fraud. Even with [...] ... Continue reading »

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amzolt
11 months ago

Curious at what "level" of activity the scammers rip the info. Do you need to use your card alot to have it nabbed?

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mfruchter
11 months ago

Amzolt, The bulk of the stolen credit card data floating around is usually from server breeches. Using your card online constantly would put you at higher risk for identity theft. Use caution and common sense on where you use you credit card. Always buy from trusted sources, if their is no encryption, start running fast. To answer your question , you do not need to have your credit card on person for it to be used by a cyber criminal.

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amzolt
11 months ago

"Trusted Sources" . . .

From your post, I find it hard to believe their are sources that can be trusted. Seems even trustworthy sources are being compromised....

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InternetFraud
2 months ago

This is a very interesting article about what stands behind the internet fraud. And internet fraud has already become a very serious issue.

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fraud prevention
1 month ago

As you said is impossibly to eliminate the credit card fraud. Fraudsters will find other ways to bypass the system.

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