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Home > Top Stories > GLOBALLY, 1 IN 4 CONSUMERS VICTIMISED BY CARD FRAUD

GLOBALLY, 1 IN 4 CONSUMERS VICTIMISED BY CARD FRAUD

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on June 27, 2014

3 min read

Last updated: January 22, 2026

Infographic illustrating global card fraud statistics affecting consumers - Global Banking & Finance Review — This infographic highlights key statistics from the latest ACI Worldwide Global Consumer Fraud Survey, showing that 1 in 4 consumers worldwide has been a victim of card fraud. It emphasizes the high rates of fraud in the U.A.E., China, India, and the U.S., underscoring the urgent need for enhanced security measures in the banking sector.

U.A.E. tops list of countries with highest rate of fraud overall, followed closely by China, India and the U.S., in latest ACI Worldwide Global Consumer Fraud Survey

A global fraud study of more than 6,100 consumers across 20 countries revealed that one in four consumers is a victim of card fraud in the last five years. The study, conducted by ACI Worldwide(NASDAQ: ACIW) and Aite Group, also highlighted that 23 percent of consumers changed financial institutions due to dissatisfaction after experiencing fraud.

Card fraud is comprised of unauthorised activity on three types of payment cards—debit, credit and prepaid. Cardholders experience fraud at very different rates around the globe, and each type of card has unique fraud challenges. The U.A.E. has the highest rate of fraud overall at 44 percent, followed by China at 42 percent and India and the United States at 41 percent each.

63 percent of global consumers (respondents) who have experienced fraud are more likely to use their cards less
50 percent exhibit at least one risky behavior, which puts them at higher risk of financial fraud
55 percent are “very concerned” about reclaiming financial identity if they fall victim to identity theft
More than 1 in 10 have experienced fraud multiple times during the past five years

“Given this latest data, financial institutions have their work cut out for them, both in terms of educational and preventative measures,” said Shirley Inscoe, senior analyst, Aite Group. “Consumers lack confidence in their bank’s ability to protect them from fraud, so banks must remain vigilant in their fraud migration efforts or face increased customer attrition.”

Confidence wavering in the face of fraud

With 1,367 confirmed data breaches^[1] in 2013 alone, the security of the financial services value chain is top-of-mind. As organised fraud rings relentlessly develop new methods of stealing funds and identities, consumers are increasingly losing confidence that there is anything that can be done to reverse this downward spiral.

23 percent changed financial institutions due to dissatisfaction after experiencing fraud
Nearly 2 in 10 lack confidence that their financial institution can protect them against fraud
43 percent who received replacement cards as a result of data breach or fraudulent activity use their new card less than they used their original

“Consumers are increasingly concerned about fraud, and are losing confidence on a variety of levels,” said Mike Braatz, senior vice president, Payments Risk Management Solutions, ACI Worldwide. “They are unsure that their financial institutions can protect them against fraud; they use replacement cards less often due to a loss of confidence in the card or card issuer, after experiencing fraud; and post-fraud, they often change providers or their cards go to back of wallet. This has immediate and long-term implications on customer loyalty, revenue and fee income.”

A detailed analysis of the 2014 Global Consumer Fraud Report will be presented via webinar on June 26 at 10:00am ET. To register for the webinar and receive a complimentary copy of the two-part report, please click here or visit www.aciworldwide.com/2014fraudsurvey.

1. Verizon, 2014 Data Breach Investigations Report, http://www.verizonenterprise.com/DBIR/2014/