managing and protecting credit card
Protecting Your Credit Card at Home
If thieves get access to your credit card acount number, they are likely to make unauthorized charges on your card. Which of these strategies will help safeguard your account and personal identity?
Regularly review your credit card statement and credit reports.
Only allow family members and close friends to use your card.
Put your credit card statements in a place that's easy to access.
"A" is correct. You're entitled to receive one free credit report from each of the three major credit reporting companies each year. To request a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com. Don't share your credit card or account number with family members and friends; credit card and ID thieves are likely to be people we know. File statements in a safe place.