Tourists can be vulnerable abroad
Tourists risk card theft
22 August 2008British holidaymakers are often complacent with their debit and credit cards when abroad, a card fraud expert has claimed.
Research by CPP revealed that over a third of all card offences committed against UK citizens now occur in foreign destinations, so holidaymakers need to be increasingly aware of the dangers when using a card abroad.
Kerry D''Souza, card fraud expert from CPP, said: "Card fraud hasn''t necessarily stopped; it''s just moved into countries overseas where they don''t necessarily have a chip and PIN system in place."
Ms D''Souza argues that while it is important to relax while on holiday, tourists need to be vigilant when using their card in a destination that does not have chip and PIN.
"People can still sometimes be a bit complacent about how they use their cards and what they do with their cards," she added.
The 44-55 age group is the most "vigilant" when it comes to protecting themselves from the crime, according to CPP.
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