Did you know
that according to many recent news outlets, November is the most active month
for card fraud?! As holiday shopping and
spending ramps up, so do the bad guys that aim at ripping people off. Don’t let this stop you from going about your
holiday shopping routines, though. With
a few simple precautions, you can stay a step ahead of fraudsters.
- When paying for a purchase with a debit card, opt for credit vs. debit. Signing is safer than entering your pin at the checkout!
- Monitor your accounts for transactions that you don’t recognize
- Take only the cards you will need for shopping
- Put your card away after each use. Don’t put it in your pocket
- Completely fill out receipts, don’t leave blank space on card receipts
- Hide your card from others. Believe it or not, there are people who stand in line at checkouts and memorize others card numbers
Don’t forget
to follow us on twitter @honorcu and let us know what you want to hear about
next week using #askhonorcu!
Did you miss this week's Mason Jar Monday? No worries! You can listen to 97.5 Y-Country's Wild Bill and Honor CU's Scott talk about holiday shopping card safety right here!
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