Credit Card Scams

Credit card
and checking account scams can cost you a bundle. Here are some quick tips
that may help you prevent from being victimized from a scam:

If you are
called or emailed by a company claiming to be a credit grantor, eBay, your
ISP, or a utility (gas, electric, telephone), don’t give them your Internet
log on information, personal or financial information such as your credit
card number, checking account number, social security number or drivers
license number. Instead call the customer service phone number on your bill
or go to the website directly to authorize a payment.

Check your
credit card receipt to insure the correct amount at time of purchase.

If you are
unfamiliar with a merchant keep your credit card within sight. An
unscrupulous merchant could swipe your card twice or make an impression of
the card in clay.

Before an
online purchase, check any websites credibility with Google. Download the
Google toolbar. Google
Toolbar The site shows a ranking that reflects the sites relevance to
it’s main subject. If a site isn’t ranked or has a low rank it could mean
the site is very new, or possibly has violated Google quality standards. For
an in-depth look at any websites history checkout
Alexa.

Credit Card
Scams