More online shopping security with virtual credit cards

Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 12:58 AM EST

Millions of Americans are the victims of credit card fraud every year. A fifth of these people blame the internet. In fact, the top reason people shy away from internet shopping is the fear of theft of personal information.

Virtual credit cards, also known as substitute credit card numbers or controlled payment numbers, have already been around almost seven years but have never caught on despite being a free and effective layer of protection.

At Sound Money Tips.

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