The use of stolen credit cards by criminals is still growing. On many occasions this can be concentrated in your industry by training your team to be alert to some of the common signs that this activity is taking place.
Here are a number of signs to pay attention to out for:
Sales that are made without any regard to dimension, colour, design, cost or amount. this maybe a sign that the goods are just going to be resold quickly for cash.
Refuses clothing alterations particularly where this is integrated in the price of the goods.
Makes some purchases then returns later and makes further sales. - No other Documents with them.
Takes the credit card from their bag rather than a holder or purse. - quality of dress is weak but sales pricey items.
Talkative and changes their mind.This may show them as slightly edgy
Cannot make up their mind to upset the sales person who may hurry the deal to get rid of the shopper.
Arrives into the store just on closing time.This can work as a disturbance of the person serving them.Makes large item sales and insists on taking it with them rather than having it delivered.
This information is provided by Debtforce A Debt Collection Company Based in New Zealand
If in doubt telephone your bank for authority and quickly. Many banks will reward you for recovering a stolen card.Credit card fraud is more common in harder times, but taking these precautions will help to safeguard your business.
All business owners need to aware of this and to be able to protect themselves in these dificult times we are now facing. I am sure that times will change in the near future, but we need to be strong to get throught this times and come out the other site stronger.
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