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Gas Pump Credit Card SkimmerHow can I be a victim of ID theft when my credit card has not left my possession? Credit Card Skimming!
There are many places your credit card information could be stolen unexpectedly.  One common way is by a skimming device that thieves insert to steal credit card data just from an innocent swipe at an ATM or gas station.  The information is then stolen and used fraudulently online, sold on the internet, or to make a fake credit card.  Most victims are caught off guard by the charges.  They notice fraudulent charges or money withdrawn from their accounts, yet the cards have not been lost or stolen.

 

What precautions should I use to help prevent this from happening to me?
To help prevent skimming devices being inserted, many gas stations are now placing stickers over the swipe device to ensure the seal has notATM Bank Card Skimmer been broken, but using your credit cards in general provides a risk of your information being stolen.  You should always monitor your bank accounts and credit card accounts frequently for suspicious activity, but the best way you can start to protect yourself from identity theft is to enroll in a credit monitoring and credit protection service.  One of the leaders is LifeLock Protection.  They not only monitor your situation, they protect you in the unfortunate event you become a victim of ID theft.

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