Credit Card Fraud on the Rise at Ole Miss and in Oxford, Mississippi

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Credit card fraud has grown more common within members of the Oxford, Mississippi and Ole Miss community. Credit card fraud happens daily and affects some card holders in Oxford.

Banks in Oxford must get creative with how they monitor their customers and help to protect them from the fraud. Some banks will move towards an electronic monitoring system that includes text message alerts and online statements. 

Banks urge customers to get smart and protect themselves from the dangers of credit card fraud. "I want to make sure customers are set up for alerts and that they understand how it works," Glinda Daniels, Regions Bank Oxford Branch Manger said. "If they are out and about, they should not give their card over to someone at the bar or at a restaurant. Be really cautious about that." Ways to protect yourself include limiting online shopping and covering the key pad when entering your PIN at a store. 

Mary-Katherine Horton has more on the story, which you can watch below:

I took the issue of credit card fraud to Facebook. My status received a lot of buzz with people who have had their cards compromised. Check it out below: