Its Cyber Monday! Here are some helpful tips to protect yourself from credit card fraud from both behind your computer or in front of a cash register: - Don’t give your account number to anyone on the phone unless you’ve made the call to a company you know to be reputable. If you’ve never done business with them before, do an online search first for reviews or complaints. The same goes for internet shopping! - Carry your cards separately from your wallet. It can minimize your losses if someone steals your wallet or purse. And carry only the card you need for that outing. - During a transaction, keep your eye on your card. Make sure you get it back before you walk away. - Never sign a blank receipt. Draw a line through any blank spaces above the total. - Save your receipts to compare with your statement. - Open your bills promptly — or check them online often — and reconcile them with the purchases you’ve made. - Report any questionable charges to the card issuer. - Notify your card issuer if your address changes or if you will be traveling. - Don’t write your account number on the outside of an envelope. - Be weary of e-mail or spam with deals too good to be true. Do your own research of websites before making purchases online! consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0216-protecting-against-credit-card-fraud#How
Posted on: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 12:01:39 +0000
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