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Sign the signature panel on your Credit Card(s) as soon as you receive them. |
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Subscribe to Credit Statements through email. Limit the use of physical statements. |
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View and verify all your credit card statements online and be on the lookout for unusual charges. |
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Never carry your PIN (Personal Identification Number) on your person. Memorize it and discard the PIN mailer immediately. |
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Be sure your credit card is returned to you after completing a purchase and make sure that the card that has been returned, is your own. |
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Always take your charge slips with you, and tear up any duplicates. |
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Check receipts against your online monthly billing statements to verify all of your transactions. Report any unauthorized transactions immediately. |
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Once you have reconciled your billing statements, tear up all receipts and discard them immediately. |
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Be careful while entering your credit card number and other details online. |
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If you receive printed statements, shred and discard them as soon as you've verified the information. |
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Never leave your purse or wallet unattended and always keep your cards out of sight of others. |
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Keep a list of all your card numbers and make sure they're in a secure place. |
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If you have multiple credit cards, always use different PIN numbers. Do not use a common PIN number for all your cards. |
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Never decline a pre-approved credit card, inform the bank if you are not going to use it and always cut across the magnetic strip of the card before discarding it. |