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Never Under Estimate Credit Card Security

About 6 months ago I got a phone call from my credit union, where I do all of my financial business including my credit cards, telling me that they received notification that an internet vendor that I had done business with a couple of months previous was hacked and visa/”>credit card numbers were stolen.  They then told me that my account had not yet been affected but to be safe they had canceled my account and issued me a new credit card with a new account number.  I was disappointed to find out that I still owed my balance on my credit card but I was amazed at the level of security my credit union offers me.

Credit card security is a serious business and I found out that day how good my credit card provider is at keeping my account secure.  I don’t worry anymore about my credit card account but I also still use my card wisely.  Never give your credit card info to a website that seems in any way shady or suspicious and always try to avoid sending your credit card information through the regular mail.  Try and use secure sites when you use your credit card online or call the vendor and use your card over the phone.  You should also call your credit card provider and find out what their security plan is for your account.  If you are not satisfied with their security procedures then cancel your account and get a card with a company you feel secure with.  After all, not everyone can be a member of my credit union.

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