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Report lost or stolen credit cards immediately. If you applied for a credit card and didn't receive it when expected,
call the financial institution. Sign new credit cards immediately--before someone else does. Memorize your Social Security number and passwords. Don't use
your date of birth as your password and don't record passwords
on papers you carry with you. Never leave transaction receipts at ATM machines, on counters
at financial institutions, or at gasoline pumps. Don't carry your Social Security card or birth certificate--leave
them in a secure location. Don't disclose credit card or other financial account numbers
on a Web site unless the site offers a secure
transaction. Closely monitor the expiration dates on your credit cards and
contact the issuer if you don't receive a replacement prior to
the expiration date. Beware of mail or telephone solicitations that offer prizes or
awards--especially if the offeror asks you for personal information
or financial account numbers. Match your credit card receipts against your monthly bills and
check your monthly financial statements for accuracy. Watch for your monthly financial statements and bills. If you
don't get them when expected, contact the sender.
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