Safety tips

Stuart Powell was very agitated when he realised
he’d lost his cards on holiday.
“My bank [said] it would take at least three days before any cash would be available. A quick call to CPP resulted in €850 being wired through within two hours.”
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Safety tips

10 ways to help reduce the risk of credit card fraud

  1. Make sure your post is secure and you know when to expect your credit and debit cards if you have ordered new ones.
  2. Don't let your cards out of sight in a shop or restaurant – they may be copied or cloned.
  3. Don't write down PIN numbers, passwords or user names.
  4. When you enter your PIN in a shop or a cash point, cover the number from prying eyes or hidden cameras.
  5. Only carry the cards you need in case your have your wallet/purse stolen – figures released by the British Crime Survey (25 January 2007) show a 14% jump in personal theft.
  6. If you are going to throw away post with your personal details, shred it first – this even includes junk mail.
  7. If you move house, tell your bank, credit card and utility providers. Use the Royal Mail redirection service and consider registering with the mail preference service at www.mpsonline.org.uk to prevent mail going to your old address.
  8. Keep your personal information safe. If someone asks for your personal details ask yourself why they would need them. This applies to online, telephone, postal and doorstep enquiries.
  9. If you store valuable documents at home - for example, passports, driving licence and bank statements - keep them hidden and secure.
  10. If you store personal information on your PC, install up-to-date security software.