Do these 5 things immediately when your credit card is compromised

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Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans

Finding out your financial information has fallen into the wrong hands can be unnerving. If your credit card has been lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised, your first reaction may be one of fear. But don’t let a scary situation take a toll on your finances. Follow these five steps to get your finances back on track if you find yourself in this predicament. 1. Act quickly. At the first sign of any suspicious activity on your card — or at the first realization that your card is missing — call your issuer immediately to suspend your account and issue you a new card. Your new card will have a new number, but don’t worry — this won’t reflect on your credit report as you opening a new account. 2. Update your information. Next, log in to your account and make sure all contact information is correct. You’ll want to guarantee that your new card is sent to your proper address and that the credit card company has an accurate phone number to reach you. 3. Stay secure. In the event that a hacker has made his or her way into your personal online account, you’ll want to take your updating a […]

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