Credit card and Bank Scams

Identity thieves are always trying to pry personal information from you through one scam or another. One current version has scam artists posing as a credit card company security official to get you to give them your card security authorization number so they can rip you off. They are doing this through the telephone and e-mail. Don't fall for it!

If it's really your credit card company calling or e-mailing you with questions about billings, they should already have all the information they need about your account. So don't get scammed into giving information to a caller or e-mail - no matter how official they may sound.

If you have concerns about your account, place the call to your credit card company yourself. Don't become a victim. Protect your information.