Credit card data hacked

[annedonnelly]

I think credit cards are more secure than debit cards as they get tied up with the credit act
debit cards are closer to cash as you have the money in the account already so it is different

check it out but I think credit cards are better for online transactions if something goes wrong

You're probably right but I couldn't do the transfer money thing with a credit card. There's never any extra money in the account for fraudsters to get. It works for me, maybe not for others.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I have a separate credit card for on line transactions.
Had one rouge transaction which was quickly cancelled, a PAYG top up. Also cancelled the card once when I realised I had placed an order on a false web site.

Probably the best thing to do

 

[Fastpedaller]

A heads-up to all to check their bank accounts for unusual transactions. Yesterday evening my Wife's watch bleeped and stated she'd just made a £25 payment to Apple/itunes. Seconds later another payment £100. She immediately froze the card from making online or card payments. The card was with her, and she used the telephone to then call them. They seemed very vague, and said they would issue a new card and set the investigation in place, but she should contact Apple/Itunes. As she hasn't ordered or ever paid them with the card, they surely aren't involved? The transactions show as pending, but the card provided say they can't be stopped! We do not place our full card details with any suppliers, and also don't trust the 'MS Edge' will save your details to this computer, so never allow it. Clearly the card provider has been hacked, or an insider has released data.

Update - Her account was re-imbursed yesterday. No apology, no explanation, the money just turned up.