Retail
January 31, 2019
Most consumers blame retailers for credit card fraud. Image credit: iStockphoto
By Sarah Ramirez
Nearly half of shoppers in the United States have dealt with credit card fraud, with many victims not returning to the retailer after the incident, leaving merchants in a precarious position.
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