How do you avoid credit card fraud?
With more than $198 million worth of fraudulent credit card use last year, it’s no wonder we need to protect ourselves against credit card fraud. There’s no way to completely avoid it, but there are definitely ways to lessen the chance of occurrence. Make sure to sign your new credit cards as soon as they come in the mail, and don’t forget to cut up your old credit cards as soon as you get your new ones. Never give your credit card number out over the phone (without knowing who you are talking to) or on a website that doesn’t have a third party transaction privacy seal of approval. Always keep a close eye on your card. For example, when you’re going to be somewhere with a lot of people, keep your credit cards in a separate place from your wallet. Another tip is to watch closely as clerks run your card and make sure they aren’t making a separate copy for them self – make sure to get your card back quickly. A few things to know about receipts… never sign a blank receipt, cross out any
