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Could Your UK Business’ Plastic Security Card or Credit Card Be Vulnerable to a Scam?

Date Added: April 16, 2009 10:09:34 AM
Author: Charlie Bennot
Category: Business and Economy
Plastic Security Card Any UK businessperson would assume that using a plastic security card or a credit card would shield customers, workers and goods from harm. Yet beware: According to a recent US FBI report, you could have a false sense of security. Con artists can seem to replicate any method for making plastic security cards. In this commentary, we’ll study the simplicity of counterfeiters’ efforts to duplicate Visa and MasterCard. When you think about the fact that a near two-thirds of US credit card debt result from these two cards, they are thus an inviting fraud target. The implication is clear: If it can happen to Visa and MasterCard, it can happen anywhere. Plastic Card UK According the FBI report, most plastic credit card forgeries once depended on a one-step printing process that duplicated the logo and background onto a blank white plastic card. Unfortunately, the card counterfeiters have evolved their duplication process into a multi-step procedure that uses not only card printers but also embossers (for raised lettering), laminators and foil tipping of embossed lettering. Not only that – but counterfeiters can now even duplicate magnetic strips and holograms that card companies used for security purposes. Armed with computers, card printing equipment and blank card stock, counterfeiters can create a fake credit card with astounding ease. Plastic Card However, a newer plastic credit card can have the old hologram replaced by a computer chip. This “smart card” will have a chip that can secure information for you – though you do have to use a (personal identification number) PIN to gain access to your card. If you are a UK business owner who uses a plastic security card, you have to stay on top of counterfeiters’ attempts to duplicate a plastic card. For UK businesses considering implementing a plastic security card, there's a lot to consider. Some well-placed research will go a long way toward finding the optimal solution for your company's individual needs. Charlie Bennot is premier card printing expert working with conceptcard.co.uk for the last 12 years. ConceptCard is one of the UK’s premier providers of cost effective plastic cards for membership, loyalty, hotel key access photo ID and business cards. Over 21 years experience enables ConceptCard to specialise in High Quality, Short Run Card Solutions where Cost, Quality and Speed are your primary requirements. ConceptCard is specialized in providing plastic card - custom plastic card - plastic business cards - plastic card printer - plastic card printing - plastic credit card - plastic discount cards - plastic id card - plastic loyalty card - plastic membership cards - plastic security card.

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