Digital Credit Card Fraud

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How thieves use new credit card numbers before you receive them

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Criminals can exploit online account features, mobile wallets or leaked personal data to start using your card before you’ve even opened the envelope.

Many credit card companies now allow instant access to digital card numbers for use in Apple Pay , Google Wallet or online purchases.

This means that as soon as a new card is issued, it may be visible digitally before the physical card is even shipped.

If a fraudster has access to your account, they can add the number to a digital wallet and begin spending.

Consider using a personal data removal service to reduce your online exposure.

These services continuously monitor and remove your sensitive information from sites that could be exploited by criminals.

Ask your credit card company to investigate: Ask if there was any suspicious account activity, such as a login from a new device, before the fraudulent charges occurred.

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