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Card Payment Scams Are Rising | Leicester News
A new wave of card payment scams is hitting consumers hard—fraudsters are tricking people into approving payments via apps or digital wallets, bypassing traditional fraud protections. Unlike bank transfer scams, which now have mandatory reimbursement rules, card approvals don’t automatically trigger chargebacks or Section 75 protections—especially if the service was “provided,” even if it’s part of a scam. Scammers often impersonate banks or police with urgent calls, using stolen card details to pressure victims into authorizing transactions. Consumer group Which? and the Financial Ombudsman…
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