It is your responsibility to protect your credit card from being stolen or used without your permission. Follow these tips to protect your card--and your credit:
Never lend your card to anyone, and don't give the number out over the telephone unless you are absolutely certain that you are dealing with an honest business.
Save all your receipts to compare to your monthly statement (the list of your charges and payments that the company mails you). If the statement shows purchases that you did not make (unauthorized charges), call the credit card company right away.
If your card is stolen or lost, report it right away to the credit card company, or you may have to pay for unauthorized charges.
It is your responsibility to protect your credit card from being stolen or used without your permission. Follow these tips to protect your card--and your credit: