Archive for November, 2009

Could A Prepaid Credit Card Protect You From Fraud?

Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Lyndsey Burton recently asked:


Over recent years credit card fraud has become a major problem, and the level of card fraud, particularly CNP fraud, which is card not present fraud, has been rising.

Card not present fraud is, as the name suggests, fraud that affects transactions where the card does not have to be physically presented such as with telephone and online purchases, where the card details are provided but no card is actually seen by the seller.

Because credit card fraud with CNP transaction has become so prevalent more and more people are becoming nervous about shopping online with their credit cards, according to recent reports. The research showed that one in every three people knew someone that had been the victim of card fraud, and this increased their wariness when it came to making credit card transaction online themselves.

In fact, it has been found that over half of the population is nervous about using their credit cards online, and given this information some officials are questioning whether those that are wary about online credit card transactions could benefit from using a prepaid card rather than a regular credit card.

One official said: “Prepaid cards allow such people to be part of the modern day ‘plastic culture’ which allows you to take advantage of online shopping discounts as well as access to hugely popular sites such as eBay.” He added: “The risk with a credit card is that the fraudsters will be able to max out your card, where a prepaid card is almost like a pay-as-you-go mobile phone. The only money that can be stolen, is the money you have loaded on. And unlike a debit card, a prepaid card does not have any link to your bank account or address, so the chance of fraud is next to none.”

You can compare prepaid cards to find those that offer lower or waive the usage and loading fees.

However, there are also disadvantages to using prepaid cards over credit cards. Firstly, you may find that you have to pay charges for using your own money, which can be somewhat offputting. Another downside is that with prepaid cards you do not get the benefits that you get with many credit cards such as section 75 purchase protection (which can be protection from fraud if you are missold an item or it never gets delivered), the interest free credit that you can get on credit cards or the rewards that can be earned on some cards.

For those that do not want to give up these benefits the key to avoiding fraudulent activity may simply be to ensure that you are careful about your credit card details, and this means not saving account details and passwords on websites, not saving account information on shared computers, and not falling for phishing scams, where you link to a website or bank via an email that has been sent to you.

You should also never give out your card details to someone on the phone if the call was not initiated by you, and don’t give your card details to strangers who stop you in the street or come to your door claiming to be selling something, as you never really know who you are giving your details to. With some simple and sensible precuationery steps you could minimise the risk of card fraud without having to opt for a prepaid card and lose the benefits of a traditional credit card.



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The Award Winning - Cashplus Prepaid Gold Mastercard

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
LEO MEER recently asked:


Want a credit card but can’t get one due to poor credit ratings?…

CCJ’s and defaults maybe the reason, but there’s no need for the poor fellow who can’t get one not to get the benefits of a real credit card anymore.

It can sometimes be difficult to get the best deals because you don’t possess a credit card, or have to borrow or ask someone to purchase something online because you haven’t got one. No more…

For those of you who haven’t yet been introduced to the concept, a PREPAID MASTERCARD is just like a normal CREDIT CARD, looks and feels the same, the only difference is that you TOP IT UP just like a PAY-AS-YOU-GO-PHONE. You load it with your own money and use your own money - simple and straight forward!

There is no credit check needed, no bank account and it’s 100% acceptance. No debt, spend only what you top up.

Whether it’s just purchasing online, using when travelling, sharing money with family, managing your budget, there are so many uses for the award winning Cashplus Prepaid Gold card. It will become your everyday card for everyday transactions.

I personally have one and think it’s great as it allows me to shop online, use in stores and also make withdrawals at ATM machines. Better yet, it’s the only prepaid card to hit the UK market that offers free purchase protection - so your money is protected.

What makes it even better is the fact that you can have your wages paid directly onto it, so it’s ideal if you don’t have a bank account.

Additional cardholders are also offered and this is a great way to share money with family or your spouse. I personally use mine for this function and it’s great!

The best thing about this particular card is that unlike any other prepaid card, it’s got the look and feel of a REAL credit card.

I’m so fond of my Cashplus Gold Mastercard that I think others could benefit greatly should they know of it. If you want to know more then visit the site mentioned below.

www.mycashplusmastercard.co.uk



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