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Protect against online fraud Using credit and debit cards has become part of daily life for many but it is important to remember that cards can be extremely valuable to cyber criminals, which highlight the benefits of e -cash and e-vouchers. A number of steps that consumers can take to ensure they protect themselves from online fraudsters. Consumers have been urged to keep all personal documents, credit cards, cheque books and bank statements in a safe place and disposed of correctly if no longer in use. S ecure payment users have also been urged to check bank statements thoroughly, looking for any unfamiliar transactions and contact your bank as soon as possible if there is anything suspicious. It is also recommended people living in a communal block of flats to have important financial information delivered to their local branch to avoid personal details falling into the wrong hands. Online security technology improves to filter out spam, criminals move on to using alternative m