12. Practices that expose you to credit card fraud and identitytheft

Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft

Loss of a credit card, the information on it, or your personal information can cause serious problems. For example, you could be required to pay for purchases you didnt make, or you could spend years repairing the damage to your credit rating.

Consider the following two alternative behaviors.

Behavior

A	I immediately question charges to my account that I dont recognize.
B	When paying with a credit card and asked to sign a credit/charge slip, I comply with the sales clerks request for my telephone number or address.

Which behavior is likely to reduce your chance of experiencing credit card fraud or identity theft?

Alternative A

Alternative B

Both Alternatives A and B

Neither Alternative A nor B