The Ombudsman for Banking Services has seen an alarming spike in credit card fraud since January this year, in particular, aimed at clients over 60. In a recent interview the Banking Ombud’s, Reana Steyn said the number of credit card fraud complaints has risen from 12% to 19% in just three months.
The latest statistics showed that those aged between 61 and 70 account for 21% of fraud complaints. Those aged between 71 and 80 account for just over a quarter (26%) of complaints and pensioners older than 81 accounts for 11% of complaints.
Steyn further explained that most of the fraudulent transactions are conducted via online shopping and clients with high credit limits are more vulnerable.
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