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Sign
your card as soon as you receive it.
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Safeguard your card as though it was cash.
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Memorize your PIN. Never write it down.
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Do not
give your PIN to another person.
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Make
sure you receive your card back from the
salesclerk or waiter when you use it.
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Shred
receipts that contain the full account number if
you do not need to keep them.
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Review
your account statements as soon as you receive
them to make sure all the transactions
are yours.
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Make a
list of your credit card numbers and customer
service phone numbers and store it
in a locked place. This will make it easier for
you to call to cancel the cards if your
purse or wallet is lost or stolen.
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Don't
give out your personal information such as your
credit card number or Social Security
Number over the phone unless you know the
company and you initiated the call.
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Don't
lend your card to anyone. You will be
responsible for the charges if they charge more than
you allowed.
