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Credit Card Scams

Guidance on recognising credit card fraud including re-shipping schemes, unauthorised charges and BIN number theft. Articles explain how criminals exploit card-not-present transactions and billing systems.

Bank Identification or BIN Numbers Scam
Bank Identification or BIN Numbers Scam
Scammers use publicly available bank identification numbers to impersonate your bank and trick you into revealing your full card details.
Call-Tag Scam and Re-Shippers
Call-Tag Scam and Re-Shippers
Criminals are using stolen credit cards to trick cardholders into letting them pick up packages, then redirecting them overseas.
Card Not Present Fraud
Card Not Present Fraud
How criminals use discarded receipts and online purchases to commit card fraud, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Card Skimming Fraud
Card Skimming Fraud
Skimming criminals use fake card readers and hidden cameras at ATMs to steal your card details and PIN, then drain your account.
Credit Card Cramming
Credit Card Cramming
Unauthorised charges on your credit card bill might be cramming, a scam that adds small recurring fees until you notice and fight back.
Visa Credit Card Scam
Visa Credit Card Scam
How scammers impersonate your credit card company to steal your security code over the phone.
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