Credit Card - Rejected!

What might a 'card declined' message actually indicate during online shopping?

• Your internet is slow
• A real banking error
• A potential scam
• A website update

What happens after you try a second card on a fake site?

• You get a discount
• The item ships faster
• Scammers get more of your information
• You receive loyalty rewards

What personal information did the victim in the example lose?

• Birth certificate
• Phone number, email, and credit card numbers
• Social media accounts
• Passport details

Why do scammers want you to try another card?

• To see if it works better
• To collect more card details
• To speed up the transaction
• To verify your address

What should you do if your card is declined on a suspicious website?

• Immediately call your credit card company
• Use PayPal instead
• Try again later
• Enter your card number again

Why is it better to use a credit card instead of a debit card online?

• Credit cards are faster
• You earn airline miles
• Credit cards offer more fraud protection
• Debit cards can't be used online

What should you check before buying from a new website?

• The color scheme
• If it's trending on social media
• The URL and spelling

What's a common red flag that a website may be fake?

• It's in a different language
• It plays music automatically
• It has many pop-ups
• It asks for payment right away

What is the best response if something seems off when shopping online?

• Keep shopping anyway
• Pause and do your research

• Try a third card

• Complain on social media

What is the main goal of the "card declined" scam?

• Delay your shopping
• Steal personal and payment information
• Promote online stores
• Improve your credit score