10 Easy Ways to protect Debit Card
Would you give a thief direct access to your checking account or savings account? Unfortunately, you’re doing just that by using your debit card carelessly.With credit cards, you can flag suspicious charges on your bill and decline the charges before making your final payment. On the other hand, debit cards take money directly from your account, which makes them juicy targets for cash-hungry fraudsters.Protect yourself from skimming, phishing , and other forms of fraud by following these tips: 1. Regularly update the contact information (i.e. mobile number, e-mail, address, etc.) that you gave to the bank. This will make it faster for the bank to notify you of any suspicious transactions. 2. Prevent hackers from getting access to your personal/sensitive information. Read more: After the COMELEC Data Leak: 4 Ways to Stop Hackers from Getting Your Data 3. Be smart with online transactions. Shop with credible merchants and look for secure transaction symbols like t...