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In addition to protecting your credit rating is also important to protect the physical credit card itself. Having the cards in your possession is not enough because people can write the number on the card and use it to make fraudulent purchases. Identity theft has become a problem that costs consumers and businesses billions of dollars each year.

Even if fraud, banks and credit card companies do not directly affected, you will pass the cost of consumer fraud. An example of this is the foreign currency transaction fees you pay when you use your credit card abroad. When you look so, the credit card fraud has an impact on virtually everyone. There are a number of things you can do to ensure that their card numbers are protected at all times.

Never give your credit card number over the phone to someone who has not initiated the call. You should make sure you know who is speaking before giving your credit card. Even if the person says he is affiliated with a well-known, if it is called, does not give them your credit card until you are sure. If we have to give your information, contact your credit card company and cancel the card.

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