· Don’t give your account number over the
phone unless you’ve made the call.
· Get a card that has added security
features, like photos.
· Never put your account number or PIN on
the outside of an envelope or a postcard.
· Draw a line through blank spaces on
charge slips above the total to prevent any changes.
· Don’t sign a blank charge slip unless
absolutely necessary.
· Tear up carbons from slips and save
receipts.
· Always check receipts against your
monthly statements. Report any errors within 60 days of the statement
mailing date.
· Make a record of card numbers, expiration
dates and phone numbers. Keep this record in a safe place, separate from
where you keep your cards. Use this information when you report your cards
lost or stolen.
· Carry only the cards you need, especially
when traveling.