Covid-19 warnings as card fraud costs €12m

Card fraud jumped to €12m in the first half of 2019, new figures show, prompting warnings to consumers about Covid-19 scams.
Covid-19 warnings as card fraud costs €12m
Tue, 31 Mar, 2020 - 16:40
Liz Dunphy

Card fraud jumped to €12m in the first half of 2019, new figures show, prompting warnings to consumers about Covid-19 scams.

About 80% of card fraud involved online shopping while the remainder took place when using a card in store.

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