New Delhi, March 27 -- Petrol pumps in India are becoming hotspots for credit card fraud, with incidents of card skimming and fraudulent transactions on the rise. To keep your financial information secure, users should exercise caution when using credit cards at petrol pumps and gas stations.

Card skimming is a method used to steal personal data from ATM, debit, or credit cards while they are in use at an ATM or merchant location.

This is why it is essential to be extremely careful when using your credit card at such places. Below are five must-know tips to avoid credit card fraud at petrol pumps:

Before swiping your card, inspect the card reader for unusual attachments or loose parts. Thieves often install skimming devices to steal ca...