Preventing fraud

When you pay for something with your bank card, a fraudster may record your PIN and swap your card with a fake, similar-looking one. Now that they have your real bank card, they'll use it to make transactions and withdrawals. Learn the red flags to help you spot card swapping scams.
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What you need to know

What is a card swapping scam?

How card swapping works

Signs of card swapping

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