My credit card is secure. Someon got my number off the internet. How can I further safeguard the card?
Monday, October 12th, 2009
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11:58 am
philway@sbcglobal.net asked:
I try to be careful about online purchases, but one of them got my number and abused it for about $400.00. The fraud division of the bank contacted me. I shredded the card and will get a new number. How can I safeguard the new card?
I try to be careful about online purchases, but one of them got my number and abused it for about $400.00. The fraud division of the bank contacted me. I shredded the card and will get a new number. How can I safeguard the new card?
Filed under: Online Banking
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Use caution when using any credit card over the internet, maybe use sites that go through a secure payment site like PayPal instead of giving online companies your credit card info.
The fraud was caught and you are not liable for the charges. Sounds like the system worked for you. The only way to be 100% safe is to never use it. How do you know the number was stolen online? Don’t forget that the server a restraint can also steal the number.
Try switching to Citibank or another bank that has “disposal” account numbers. You can generate a one time account number on the Citi Cards website, and use it when you shop online. This way, if your account is compromised at the website, it can’t be used again.