Avoid Credit card frauds
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How to Avoid Credit Card Frauds
Summary
With the rise in credit card scams, it's crucial to handle your credit card with care.
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Credit card use is widespread, and so is the risk of fraud. While it's generally safer to enter your card details on secure online forms than to hand your card over in person, fraud via mobile phone purchases is becoming more common. Here are some tips to help you avoid falling victim to credit card scams:
Practical Tips to Prevent Credit Card Fraud
1. Keep Your Card in Sight: Always watch your card during transactions and retrieve it promptly.
2. Verify Before You Share: Only give your credit card number over the phone to reputable companies. Avoid sharing it with those claiming technical issues.
3. Ignore Phishing Scams: Do not respond to emails asking for your credit card information or directing you to websites for verification.
4. Use Secure Websites: Only enter your card details on secure websites.
5. Sign and Shred: Sign new cards immediately and shred unsolicited credit card applications.
6. Protect Your PIN: Never write your PIN on your card or keep it nearby.
7. Secure Your Cards and Receipts: Don’t leave them lying around.
8. Conceal Your Number: Shield your card number from prying eyes and cameras.
9. Keep an Updated List: Maintain a list of your card numbers, expiration dates, and issuer contact information in a safe place.
10. Carry Only Necessary Cards: Minimize the number of cards you carry.
11. Check Your Statements: Review your bills promptly to catch unauthorized charges and save receipts to compare with statements.
12. Report Unrecognized Charges: Immediately report any unfamiliar charges to your issuer.
13. Dispose Responsibly: Shred incorrect receipts and anything displaying your card number.
14. Avoid Blank Receipts: Never sign blank receipts. Draw lines through blank spaces to prevent unauthorized charges.
15. Ignore Carbon Paper: Although rare, destroy any carbon paper used in a transaction.
16. Protect Your Account Number: Avoid writing your card number in public or visible places.
17. Separate Your Cards: Carry your cards separately from your wallet.
18. Don't Lend Your Card: Never lend out your credit card. Inform your issuer of any address changes.
By staying vigilant and following these precautions, you can significantly reduce the risk of credit card fraud. For more tips and resources, visit [Credit Card Debt Consolidation Guide](http://www.credit-card-debt-consolidation-guide.info).
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