How can wedding shoppers protect card and payment information at temporary stalls?
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Use a payment method and seller you can verify, and never share a PIN or one-time security code with stall staff.
Check the displayed amount and recipient yourself before approving a card or digital payment. Keep a receipt identifying the item and business, and avoid entering details through an unfamiliar link sent under time pressure. A temporary stall or sale banner does not establish trust. If account information may have been exposed, contact the payment provider through its official channel promptly.
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US National Institute of Standards and Technology
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