Credit card theft seems to be occurring more and more these days. Lately I've been hearing more about dishonest merchants copying down credit card numbers then going on internet shopping sprees. All they need is your credit card number and security code that's sitting on the back of the card (front left on some cards).
A way to prevent this from happening to you is writing down the three digit security code and keeping it in a secure place, then filing off that number from the back of your card and covering it with ink. You must make sure you have written that code down for future use or your card will be protected from yourself, as well!
Source: My friend who has suffered from credit card theft twice until they used this method.
By attosa from Los Angeles, CA
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I would check with the credit card company to see if that's ok with them. I would hate to shop at a store and be denied buying anything because that number is missing, as if the card might be a stolen one.
Always follow rules and guidelines and make sure you're using you're credit card wisely.
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