Welcome to my tutorial post. In this tutorial, I will tell you what you should do and what you shouldn’t do when using your card online and some card security tips.
Advice on How to Use Your Credit Card Safely Online
Ignore any email or text message requesting your account or card details
Some scammers nay send you an email, text message or even phone calls telling you that you have won a visa lottery or that they are your bank Administrators and need your account PIN to update their database. Please ignore them it is scam!
Always use the latest version of your internet browser
Latest Internet browsers are more secure than previous. So ensure that you use the latest version of your internet browser. Some popular Internet browsers are Mozilla Firefox, opera mini, UC browser, Google chrome, Safari, etc.
Always check a site’s security certificates
Whenever you are transacting online make sure you check the security certificate of the site and how authentic they are. Some sites do use fake security certificates. Sites that have SSL are safer to transact with and cannot be hacked easily.
Ensure that you are a Computer Literate or have a general knowledge of Computer
Having a general knowledge of computer can save you of many online traps. Ensure that you have a computer literate around to help you out when transacting online.
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Important Tips on Credit Card Security
Read these card security tips and take note of them:
- Do not tell anybody your Credit Card PIN.
- Do not write down your Personal Identification Number (PIN) anywhere. Try to memorize it!
- Make sure you sign your card on the signature panel as soon as you receive it.
- Note down or memorize the numbers and telephone numbers for reporting lost or stolen cards and keep this list in a safe place.
- Keep your card in view whenever you hand it to a merchant.
- Ensure that your card is returned after every purchase and always verify the transaction amount before signing the sales receipt.
- Do not leave cards in the glove compartment of your car.
- Always remember to lift the restriction on your card; if you are travelling to the United States or any other location where PIN and Chip verification is not required
- Never lend your credit card to anyone.
- Report lost or stolen cards to appropriate Banks immediately.
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