00:00In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission got about 390,000 reports on credit card identity theft fraud.
00:08But identity fraud scams can sometimes be avoided if you know what to look for.
00:13MarketWatch urges you to monitor carefully your monthly statements
00:16and remove your card from browsers and websites where it had been stored.
00:21Sign up to transaction alerts at CNBC.
00:25Beware of phishing, which happens when scammers trick customers into revealing personal information,
00:30including credit card numbers via phone, text, or snail mail.
00:34Beware of skimming as well, which happens when fraudsters get your card information
00:39when you conduct transactions at typically retail point-of-sale devices, ATMs, and gas stations.
00:46Prevent fraud by paying with your phone or using the microchip embedded in your card.
00:51NerdWallet adds to not provide credit card information on social media.
00:56Don't conduct credit card transactions in public places, such as libraries and airports, and on public Wi-Fi.
01:03Make your online passwords really complicated and trust your instincts.
01:07If something seems shady, walk away from it.
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