Keep Your Credit Card Information Safe

Not all credit card thieves are technical enough to hack into retail store computer systems to steal your information. Some still do it the old-fashioned way, e.g. stealing your wallet or calling you pretending to be your credit card company.

Once a thief has your credit card information, you may not detect it until your billing statement comes in the mail. If you're enrolled in an automatic payment plan and don't monitor your statements, you might not ever know.

Here are some ways to keep your credit card information safe. If you notice suspicious activity on your account, contact your creditor as soon as possible using the number on the back of the credit card. If your credit card has been lost or stolen, you can typically find the customer service number on the card's website.

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