Cyber-criminals are smart – they want to ensure that the customer gets the goods and do not complain and force a chargeback.
Another problem has come to light concerning Melbourne's much-criticised Myki public transport fares system, with credit card information being exposed.
EAST (the European ATM Security Team) has reported a 36% drop in ATM related fraud losses in 2009, with total losses of 312 million Euros reported. Annual losses due to card skimming have fallen for the first time since EAST began reporting in 2004.