When a person carries money in a wallet, there is always a chance that a thief will seize the wallet and run away. Nowadays, people in many countries no longer carry banknotes. Instead, they carry plastic cards or credit cards that can buy almost anything, so they call them plastic money. But is it always safe to use a credit card?

The Internet has led to a massive increase in credit card fraud, and your credit card information may be being peddled on an illegal website.

Websites that offer cheap goods and services should be treated with caution. Online shoppers who enter their credit card information may never receive their purchases. The thief then uses your credit card account number to make purchases or sell your credit card information online. Computer hackers have compromised security systems that raise security questions about cardholder information. A few months ago, CD World, an online music retailer's 25,000 customers were very unlucky. Their names, addresses and credit card numbers were posted on a website after the retailer refused to pay $157,828 to retrieve their compromised information.

Credit card companies are now battling online fraud. MasterCard is working on plans for an online-only credit card with a lower credit limit. This card can only be used for online purchases. However, there are some simple steps you can take to avoid being scammed: Ask your credit card company about their online regulations: Under UK law, cardholders must pay the first $75 of any fraudulent purchase; Shop only on secure websites; Only shop on secure websites; The website provides an advanced security system before entering your credit card information.

If security is good, a letter will appear at the bottom right hand side of your screen. The same goes for the URL. If you want to buy a computer, what does this article suggest you do?

A. Do not use your credit card to purchase

B. Order a computer immediately

C. Send your credit card information to this website by email