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Credit Card Fraud in EU Rises 50%

Credit card fraud increased by 50% last year in the European Union. While Internet transactions represent 2% of transactions in the EU, Internet transactions constituted 50% of all customer complaints.

EU-Wide credit card fraud soared 50 percent in 2000, Mercury Center (Reuters), February 19, 2001.