- Get Personal. Sign your card as soon as you receive it.
- Trust your memory. Don’t write your PIN on your card.
- Memorize your PIN or, if necessary, store the number in
a safe place, separate from your wallet or wherever you
keep your card. If you select your PIN select one that’s
easy for you to remember, but difficult for someone else
to guess. - Keep it secret. Never give your PIN or card number to
another person, especially to a stranger over the
telephone or internet. - Be Prepared. Make and store a record of your card
numbers along with the telephone numbers for
reporting lost or stolen cards. - If you lose it, report it. Call your financial institution
immediately if your card is lost or stolen. Your timely
response can help protect your account. - Save the receipt. Save your sales receipts and review
them against your account statement, making sure the
information is correct. If you see a purchase you don’t
recognize, contact your financial institution immediately. - Destroy old receipts. Tear up and discard any sales
slip copies you don’t need. Strangers can use your
account numbers to make unauthorized purchases or
counterfeit your card. - Too good to be true? Never give your card number to
anyone or any organization to receive a “free” gift.