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# Fraudulent Transactions and How to Avoid Them

**Fraudulent transactions can happen if a card is misused or exposed.**
**This article explains how to reduce risk and what to do if you notice suspicious activity.**

# Fraudulent Transactions

###### A fraudulent transaction is any payment you did not authorize or recognize.

# Common causes

* Card details shared unintentionally
* Card used on unsafe websites
* Card exposed to others
* PIN compromised
* Card lost or stolen

# How to avoid fraudulent transactions

* Keep your card details private
* Never share your PIN with anyone
* Use trusted websites and merchants only
* Avoid saving card details on unknown platforms
* Use your card regularly to spot unusual activity early

# If you notice a suspicious transaction

• Review the transaction details in the platform
• Suspend or block the card immediately. [Learn how to suspend or cancel the card](https://help.nqoodlet.com/en/article/user-terminate-or-suspend-existing-card-kdf7s8/#1-how-to-suspend-or-terminate-a-card-as-a-user)
• Contact your company administrator
• Contact the support team if needed


|| Monitor your transactions regularly, keep your card secure, and act quickly if anything looks unfamiliar.