How to Securely Shop With Your Credit Card: Use a Virtual Card & Check for Skimmers
The convenience and ease of online transactions has drawn a tremendous number of users to online ecommerce storefronts. And during the pandemic, many consumers switched to online purchases in favor of shopping at regular brick and mortar shops — leading to further reliance on credit or debit card transactions over cash to complete purchases. However, purchasing with a card does come with some risks: primarily, consumer fraud and stolen personal information.
In today’s article, I’ll be exploring ways to help mitigate the risk of using a credit or debit card to make purchases online and in regular brick-and-mortar shops.
