Security Fraud and the fear of fraud erode trust in the payments system.  For that reason, Visa together with its members invests heavily in technology and expertise to combat ever more sophisticated attempts to breach the system.    Visa evaluates technologies and establishes standards designed to secure transactions at all levels – from the moment the card is presented, to the transfer and storage of transaction data, all the way to settlement. Chip technology Chip cards or smart cards can store encrypted confidential information, which significantly helps to protect your card against counterfeit fraud. Find out why smart cards are a more secure way to make payments.      What are smart cards?  How do they make payments more secure?  Where can I use a smart card?   What other benefits do smart cards offer? Verified By Visa Protect your Visa card online with a personal password.  With Verified by Visa, it's reassuring to know that now you can feel as secure shopping on the Internet as you do shopping at the mall.    Learn more about the benefits of Verified by Visa.    What is Verified by Visa?  Activate Verified by Visa  Shop at Verified by Visa stores  Frequently asked questions  Online shopping tips  How does it work? Email fraud Learn how you can stay safe and minimize your exposure to identity theft and phishing scams.      Brand spoofing and scams  Tips on how to spot and avoid phishing scams  Frequently asked questions  What does a fraudulent email look like?  How Visa is getting involved?  Where else can I go to get more information 3-Digit Security Code Proof that your card is in the right hands.    How does it work?.     Back to top		RELATED LINKS Account Information Security (AIS) The AIS program helps merchants improve their data security measures to safeguard Visa cardholder information. Fighting Internet Child Pornography Visa takes an active role in detecting and reducing trading in child pornography and has put in place a program to eradicate such activity from its payment network. LOST YOUR CARD? No matter where you are in the world Visa Global Customer Assistance will help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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