Break your spending habits and you could be in for a shock, like Jill PapworthWhat is your “spending profile”? Do you shop at a limited range of stores and mostly near to home? Then you could be shocked if you spend outside your “profile”. Your debit or credit card could be rejected, leaving you red-faced, as banks use ever more sophisticated techniques to catch fraudsters. I recently ordered a new bathroom suite over the phone and was sorely embarrassed when the sales assistant informed me, “unfortunately your debit card has been declined”. Continue reading…
Source : theguardian.com
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