How To Keep Your Credit Card Safe?
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A credit card gives you the freedom of buying now and paying later, and when used appropriately, a credit card is similar to an interest-free loan. While there are many different types of credit cards that may include rewards or special promotions, what makes them safer than cash is their ability to provide you with fraud protection.
While having a credit card is great, it is important to remember that fraudsters are always on the hunt for credit card numbers, passwords or PINs. Please stay alert and keep your personal information secure.
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Here are a few tips to help you keep your credit card accounts safe:
1. Practice credit card protection immediately.
- Sign the back of a new card upon receipt.
- Log into your online card account, turn on suspicious activity alerts, and take the time to create a strong and unique password and PIN for the account.
2. Keep your account number private.
- Do not let anyone see your credit card when you are out in public.
- Be selective when giving your account number over the phone; only offer it when you initiate the call and are talking to a bank or merchant you trust.
3. Keep your information current.
- Notify your bank if you move to ensure statements and other information will follow you to your new address.
- Sign up for alerts with your financial institutions and always keep your current phone number and email address on file. By providing this information, financial institutions can easily reach you in the event of fraud or suspicious activity.
4. Be careful with your receipts.
- Check your receipts against your account to spot potentially fraudulent transactions fast.
- Shred duplicate or old receipts instead of simply tossing them in the trash. Securely file the receipts you wish to keep.
5. Secure your devices and networks.
- If you allow your browser to store your credit card number, you could be vulnerable. To prevent this, consider turning off the Autofill function in each browser that you use.
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