Article: Protect Your Identity This Holiday Season
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Protect Your Identity This Holiday Season
With the holiday spending season fast approaching, it?s crucial that you understand the dangers of identity theft. Though many of the methods thieves use to steal identities are out of our control, there are many measures you can take to protect yourself from the threats identity thieves pose.
Protect Your Credit Card Number From Prying Eyes
When making purchases with your credit or debit card, make sure that only the last 4 digits of your card number are shown on the receipt. The first 12 digits should be unknown, and are usually replaced by Xs. If they aren?t, by law you are permitted to mark out the first 12 digits on the merchants copy with a pen.
It is especially important that you check your credit card receipt at restaurants. Don?t leave ...
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