Credit card fraud is more rife than ever, and it’s important to be aware of the common scams and know how to avoid them. Almost 500,000 cases of credit card fraud were reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FDC) in 2023, and many of those could have been avoided. 6 credit card scams and how to avoid themTrevor Cooke, a privacy expert at EarthWeb, has shared the six most common credit card scams, from phishing to fake tech support calls. “Credit cards are amazing tools, but they can also be a target for fraudsters,” he said. “The good news is, by being aware of these scams and taking a few s…