How Do You Throw Away A Credit Card?
There a thousands of cases of identity theft every year. Disposing of a credit card can be dangerous if you do not do it correctly. Even though it sounds easy, there are certain things that must be taken into consideration when going through this process. The following steps will tell you how to cut up and throw away a credit card the right way. Double-check that the credit card you want to throw away is the correct one. Wait until your new card comes in before you cut up the old one. Locate the card number on the front of the card. Use your scissors and cut the card between each of the four sets of numbers. Look for the security number. This is usually a three-digit number found on the back of the card in the signature authorization box. Cut here also but make sure the card number and the security number are not on the same cut. Now cut each of your five pieces into small pieces until you cannot cut anymore. The numbers should not be easy to read now. Throw away the card. Throw the pi