Way To Protect Credit Card From Being Lost Or Stolen
Prevention is the first step in battling identity theft. To minimize the risk of someone stealing your identity and the pain of cleaning up the aftermath. Here is some tips and useful guidelines you can adopt to protect credit card from being lost or stolen.
During a transaction
Always ensure the credit card returned is yours and not someone else’s
Always ensure your credit card is in your possession
Do not leave your credit card in the car unattended and keep your credit card in a safe place when not in use.
When you receive your renewal or replacement credit card
Always ensure your old credit card is destroyed by cutting across the chip and magnetic strip into halves.
When you receive your personal identification number (PIN)
Memories your personal identification number immediately and destroy the personal indentification number advice to prevent unauthorised money withdrawal. Also do not share your personal identification to somebody.
If your credit card is lost, stolen or personal identification number envelope is compromised
Report it immediately by calling to your credit card’s bank and make a police report.
Do not give personal information to unknown person
Do not give your personal information,credit card information or account number to anyone until you have confirmed the identity of the person requesting the information and verified that you need to provide them with the information.


