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Paying by card on the internet is popular, but this also attracts the attention of fraudsters. Test your knowledge here to find out whether you can spot the most important precautions when it comes to shopping online safely.

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Geoblocking – a few clicks with a big impact

Holiday season means travel season! If you prepare properly, you can go a long way towards ensuring that card payments remain secure even when abroad.

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#Watchout – wherever you are

The health insurance company sends you an email promising "Cashback for health insurance". If you don’t watch out, you can lose a lot of money. One click on "Apply now" and the scammers have you hooked!

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Check before clicking

Thanks to AI, fraudulent messages now look deceptively real –often with serious consequences for the victims. The website www.flairsafe.ch helps you to unmask suspicious content quickly and easily.

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#watchout – even at the kitchen table!

The email from the online shop reads ”Parcel at customs”. If you don’t watch out, you can lose a lot of money. One click on "Pay fee" and the scammers have got you hooked!

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      LINDA protects against phishing!

      Shopping with debit and credit cards is very popular, but it can also attract fraudsters. Stick to LINDA! Each of the letters of her name stand for a mnemonic that you can use to prevent card offences.

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      What to do in the event of damages?

      Have you been a victim of card fraud? Inform your financial institution or card issuer immediately. Have your card blocked and report it to the police.

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      How to recognise scams!

      Online card fraud is on the increase. Most often, fraudsters lure their victims to so-called phishing sites to steal money from them.

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      Who pays for the damages?

      In addition to liability, your due diligence obligations are also set out in your account or card contract. If you have complied with these, your financial institution will usually cover the damages.

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