Make future scam attempts easier to dispute and easier to block.
What to do
- Reissue the card and remove the old number from every saved-payment site
- Use virtual / single-use card numbers for unfamiliar merchants
- Turn on transaction alerts and a contactless cap
- Prefer credit over debit for any new merchant — credit gives stronger consumer protection
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Jordan DicksonFounder, CyberSecurityGuides
Founder of CyberSecurityGuides, writing practical, jargon-free guides that help everyday people recover from and protect against online attacks.
Reviewed by CSG Security Engineers