Every adult in America is most likely carrying a credit card in the wallet. In fact more than 70 million people are using the plastic for transactions. That is too big a number to also say that these people are prone to be victimized by fraud and identity theft as well. Truth be told, scammers are just right there waiting for the next one to con.
If you worry about your credit card and your identity, then you might find these tips handy to keep you protected:
• Never carry all your cards when you leave the house. Carry only the ones you need and keep the rest in a safe place at home. This way, you are able to track all … (more) March 10, 2010

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Imagine to your horror opening up your monthly credit card statement only to find that your credit card purchases are double what you thought they were. Credit card theft and identity theft are one of America’s fastest growing crimes. …

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Credit card identity theft can be a very costly problem. In today’s world of increasing credit card usage, it is no longer a rare instance where a criminal.

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The typical scam being reported by consumers involves calls from organizations that promise lower credit card interest rates and ask for personal information, such as a Social Security number, Bernas said. …

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If you are all of a sudden getting credit cards ( not just a credit card offer ) from firms that you did not apply. Call these corporations and find out if you’re the account holder ; if not verbally cancel the account and chase up with …

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