Protect Your Credit Card
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Protect Your Credit Card
Summary:
It's crucial to protect your physical credit card just as much as your credit rating. Identity theft costs consumers and companies billions each year.
Body:
While safeguarding your credit rating is essential, protecting the physical credit card is equally important. Simply having your card isn’t enough; someone can easily copy the number and make fraudulent purchases. Identity theft has become a costly issue, impacting consumers and companies to the tune of billions of dollars annually.
Even if you haven’t been directly affected by fraud, banks and credit card companies often pass these costs onto consumers. For instance, you might encounter foreign transaction fees when using your card abroad. Thus, credit card fraud indirectly impacts almost everyone. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to keep your card and its details secure.
Phone Safety:
Never share your credit card number over the phone unless you initiated the call and trust the recipient. Even if someone claims to be from a reputable company, verify their identity before disclosing your information. If you mistakenly share your details, contact your credit card issuer immediately to cancel the card.
Online Security:
Be cautious with unfamiliar websites. With the growth of the internet, online fraud has surged, resulting in many identity theft cases. Ensure any site you purchase from has security measures in place; look for a small, closed yellow lock icon at the bottom right of your screen.
Limit Cards:
Try to carry only one credit card at a time. Managing multiple cards increases the risk of losing them, which heightens your vulnerability to fraud.
Monitor Statements:
Regularly review your monthly credit card statements for unauthorized charges. If you spot any suspicious activity, promptly contact your credit card company.
Dispose Securely:
When closing an account, cut up the cards before discarding them. Shred charge receipts before throwing them away to further protect against fraud.
By following these precautions, you can better protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud.
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