Study on Awareness of Credit Card Frauds

Abstract

Plastic money is a new trend in the economy which is a suitable alternative for cash payment. Credit card is one of them. It is a plastic card issued by a Bank and a Non-Banking Financial Company ready to lend money to its customers. It encourages the customers to spend on goods and services, based on the credit sanctioned to them. This limit relies on the earning capability of the individual. The repayment is done along with interest either after a period of 45 days or on monthly billing basis. There are pros and cons of using the credit card. Increasing fraud amongst its users is the main drawback. The problem of fraud is a serious issue in e-banking services that threaten the credit card transactions. Fraud is a public law violation in which the fraudster gains an unlawful advantage or causes unlawful damage. The survey enlightens upon the awareness of the credit card frauds among its users.