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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Thursday, 27 March 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 April 2008. It was answered by Meg Munn (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 April 2008 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Credit Cards: Fraud

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps the Government has taken to encourage UK citizens to minimise the risk of credit card fraud whilst abroad.
Answer

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office website warns British nationals travelling abroad, of known credit card scams and frauds in its country specific Travel Advice pages. In addition, there is general advice on how to avoid credit card fraud while travelling abroad in the travelling-and-living abroad section:"http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/staying-safe-/travel-insurance/credit-card-protection."


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
474 c1044W; 198126
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Credit cards Fraud
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk