| There are two things you need to know when it | | | | can't outrun a bear. "I just need to run faster than you" |
| comes to credit card identity theft. The first is that | | | | the first guy answered. |
| nobody can stop it from happening. You might think | | | | If you are informed and alert, there are a lot of things |
| because you don't use your plastic to shop on the | | | | that can make you less of a prey. Criminals will go for |
| internet that you are safe. Shame. | | | | the easiest mark first. You just have to outrun them! |
| We live in an age where information is available to | | | | Start with verifying invitations to disclose personal |
| those who make it their job to find it. Hackers and | | | | information. Accredited companies won't ask for your |
| scam artist can get your card details a million different | | | | personal details out of the blue. This scam is called |
| ways. If you have a credit card, somebody can steal | | | | phishing. They mimic existing companies' |
| your details; it is as simple as that! Credit card identity | | | | communications, however when you reply, the detail |
| theft is increasing every year. | | | | end up in their hands. Don't be stupid and give away |
| This doesn't mean that you should only deal in cash, | | | | your details. |
| stacked under your bed. The second thing you need | | | | Credit card identity theft is here to stay. Get |
| to know about credit card identity theft is that you can | | | | professional help, there are companies that make it |
| prevent it from happening to you. It is like that joke | | | | their business to protect you from any losses or |
| where the two guys are suddenly confronted by a | | | | discomfort in the situation where your credit card |
| bear. The one immediately puts on his running shoes. | | | | details are stolen. Don't wait, put on those running |
| Off course his friend sarcastically informs him that he | | | | shoes now! |