Credit card fraud

[Negril1990]

Have you had this happen to you while in or back from Jamaica?

[Slightly Stoopid]

...Ummmm..... Yes, @ the airport ...
Duty Free , thought it would be secure ..shortly after our return

[JitterBug]

this last december, at the duty free at airport. just got the charges reversed!! brazen!!!
also, a couple of years ago, i withdrew money at black river, no money came out, never recouped that one!!!

[Mike_D]

I see a pattern here. I'm staying far away from the duty free shop (good thing I don't smoke or drink hard liquor) and keeping my credit card in a protective sleeve.

Negril1990, if you do a forum search you will find a couple other threads on this subject. I seem to remember one from Flipadelphia from last year.

[Captain Oil]

Twice ............. in Chicago both times ........... staying over night for a early morning flight to Jamaica .................. never had an issue in Jamaica

[fawnridge]

Get a card with a chip and you won't have to worry.

[BrianJM]

Get a card with a chip and you won't have to worry.

Not all point of sale system accept the chips yet. Cards can still be charged (and stollen) the "old way" - via the information displayed on the card. Any type of manual entry can be used (e.g., online, a virtual terminal, and/or a Square type of processor).

If you are paying via credit card and the checkout clerk is using their cell phone, wait until they put it down to present your card. Otherwise, they could be taking a picture of the card to use later.

[jon c.]

Given that so many charges now are online or otherwise remote in some fashion, I'm sure I understand how the new chip cards are going to significantly increase security. As far as I can tell, the chip only comes into play at point of purchase swipes. I received a new card with a chip a few months ago and 80% or more of my charges have been on-line or at a gas pump.

[Packrat]

Unfortunately, there are those who take advantage of others. Here are some of the most commonly used methods. Be diligent and be aware of all surroundings and transactions

Cell Phone Camera Scam
 While paying for a purchase with your card, someone INCLUDING SERVER OR CLERK, could be using their cell phone to take a
picture of your card number, expiration date and name
Card Switch
 After making a purchase, a wrong card is intentionally returned to you. your card has been replaced with a
cancelled or declined card, and if unnoticed at the time of the transaction, the fraudster can go on a
shopping spree with your card. Always check your card when given back to you. If you don't report a lost
or stolen card, you are responsible for it.
Restaurant and Store Skimming
 Small, pocketable skimming devices, which can be used by restaurant servers and store cashiers

Try NOT to let your card out of your sight

[gregandkelly63]

This is why I always use cash in Jamaica.

I always get flamed for saying I always pay cash. But in 14 trips to Jamaica I've never had a problem.