Protect yourself


Paying on the internet with a debit or credit card is popular. But this also attracts the attention of fraudsters. It is therefore all the more important that cardholders observe the most important precautionary measures. The police are therefore drawing attention to the most common dangers when shopping online with the current #watchout campaign as part of card security.

03.11.2021 –

03.11.2021 – Steven R. did not check payment requests on his mobile phone carefully and lost a lot of money. Card fraud in online shopping affects the entire population - in all age groups, from teenagers to senior citizens.

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