2 CC fraud in 9 months...Is it normal?

ywlgy

Hi all,

After having my aqua CC been used by fraudsters in January this year and successfully claimed money back, so far so good and I got two limit increases....

I had a trip to Estonia this week and received a fraud alert from aqua after i came back. So this happens again....Fortunately this time the transaction is declined so i don't have to go through the same procedure and they have cancelled the card and will send a new one.

But the point is how could this possibly happen so often? I only use this card in big-name merchants. And i haven't had any such issues on my barclays debit card for 5 years. It is more like an Aqua issue, or i am just not that lucky when using it.

[Deleted User]

It's not abnormal, depending on your behaviour, though most people manage not to have fraud transactions.

But some people certainly have more instances.

I'd start by checking your computer.

Willing2Learn

If I was you, I would check my credit files with the three CRAs, just to be sure nothing untoward is happening re fraudulent activities. I'd be tempted to submit a protective registration marker with CIFAS too...

ywlgy

Deleted_User wrote: »

It's not abnormal, depending on your behaviour, though most people manage not to have fraud transactions.

But some people certainly have more instances.

I'd start by checking your computer.

I use my barclays card online as well but has no problems. so should not a computer issue.

ywlgy

Willing2Learn wrote: »

If I was you, I would check my credit files with the three CRAs, just to be sure nothing untoward is happening re fraudulent activities. I'd be tempted to submit a protective registration marker with CIFAS too...

My files are fine. I am not too worried about identity theft because these two occasions are more about card security.

I used it on a mcdonald self service machine which didn't recognise my card. It might be the moment my card detail is stolen. but who knows...

Terry_Towelling

Were all of the frauds committed in an online point of sale environment? That would normally require the fraudster to know your address, card number, expiry date, valid from date (sometimes) and 3-digit card security code. How many people get close enough to you to get hold of all this information? Alternatively have you made any prior online purchases that didn't show up?

harrystroe

Let's say as a former individual related to your thread, I can assure you that internet is the most unsafe thing ever created.
First of all Aqua doesn't t have the security upgraded related to internet fraud as Barclays have, therefore you didn't have any problem with Barclays just because of the level of their threats warning is set to a certain level, and this means that someone may have your Barclays details as well, but can t do anything with it, as for Aqua with their minimum to almost none apart master secure code or 3D by visa, it most likely to have other issues in the future.
Now for your own security, try to use incognito browsers when you do shopping, this way no cookies or other trace thingy will remain on both sides, do not store cards on your computer or phone or any website (see British Airways).
Apart from that, all the time keep an eye on your expenses.

eco_warrior

Unlikely to happen at McDonalds.

The type of fraud would explain the method used to obtain the information. If the fraud is online then the card was most likely compromised online. If its overseas at an ATM or store then the card has been skimmed and cloned.

Card not present fraud is the biggie has been growing for years.

ywlgy

eco_warrior wrote: »

Unlikely to happen at McDonalds.

The type of fraud would explain the method used to obtain the information. If the fraud is online then the card was most likely compromised online. If its overseas at an ATM or store then the card has been skimmed and cloned.

Card not present fraud is the biggie has been growing for years.

In the January case, the card was skimmed and used with a PIN (probably recorded by a hidden camera) in a store.
In this recent case, it was used online, but declined. Probably due to wrong CVC entered. My guess is card number and expiry date were stolen by skimmer or merchant receipt (i know they reveal these info)

the customer copy i got from this Estonian mcdonald even has my FULL card number