Beware: ‘Card declined’ message for online purchase could be sign of a scam

Rob Gilbert recently thought he was buying some items online for himself and some gifts for his mom’s upcoming birthday after clicking on an ad for a major retailer.

But when Gilbert went to check out, he got a “card declined” message.

He didn’t think much of it. It was a new card and he had forgotten the three-digit code on the back. Instead, he used his debit card number, which was stored on his phone, for the purchase. (Read More)

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