According to the FTC, more than one in ten Americans — nearly 25 million adults in the United States — were victims of some type of consumer fraud in 2003. Fraud poses a threat to consumers and the economy as a whole. Even the most wary and sophisticated consumers may fall victim to fraudulent offers in the mail, in the media, and on the Internet.
You can protect yourself by learning to recognize e-mail fraud and identify unauthorized purchases. By practicing safe online shopping and immediately reporting lost or stolen cards, you can dramatically reduce your chances of being defrauded.
Identity Theft Prevention & Protection
Identity theft is a growing and serious problem and it may lead to instances of credit card fraud. For more information about how to avoid identity theft and what to do if you become a victim, MasterCard recommends visiting the Federal Trade Commission’s
Fighting Back Against Identity Theft Web site. There you’ll find plenty of vital identity theft information for individuals, businesses and law enforcement professionals right at your fingertips.
Visit Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
