Discussion Fraudulent Charges While Traveling in England

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MileHighDreamer

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Greetings, fellow travelers. I'm currently in England and have faced a pretty alarming situation where I've had fraudulent charges on both of my credit cards in just 10 days. It's been stressful trying to manage this while enjoying the trip. Has anyone else experienced something similar abroad? What steps did you take to resolve it? Any tips on how to protect yourself from this happening in the future would also be really helpful. Thanks!
 
I'm really sorry to hear about your experience—it can be incredibly stressful. When I faced something similar, I immediately contacted my bank to freeze my cards and report the charges. They were really helpful and even expedited a new card to my location. As for protection, using a credit card with travel alerts and keeping a close eye on transactions can help. Have you considered using mobile payment options like Apple Pay or Google Wallet? They offer an added layer of security. Stay vigilant and safe out there!
 
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