Ramsey County

Making $ense of Dollars and Cents

November 2004 - Number 4

Credit Card Fraud

Along with the tinsel, lights and cookie cutters, more people use credit cards during the holidays than at other time during the year.  During the rush, rush of the holidays, using plastic instead of cash or checks may seem like a time saver.  Be sure, though, to safeguard your credit card from unauthorized users.

• Carry only one or two cards so if you lose them or are robbed, you have fewer to report missing. 
• Write down the toll-free numbers for reporting your credit cards lost or stolen and keep the number at home, in your purse or wallet and at you office so that you will be prepared to call immediately if you have to. 
• Never leave your purse or wallet unattended in public. 
• Always check that you get your card back after you make a purchase. 
• Tear up all credit card receipts and pre-approved credit card offers into tiny pieces before you throw them away. 
• Keep your billing statements in a safe place. 
• When you use your credit card online, make sure you are using a secure web site. 
• Look for a small key or lock symbol at the bottom left of your browser’s window. 
• Never give your card number to strangers or telemarketers who call you on the phone.

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