Identity theft is still on the rise. Identity thieves are using ever changing technology to steal your identity from you. A few months ago, I was made aware of a device that fits in the palm of your hand. This device is called a skimming device. It is used to take the information from your debit/credit card and store it for later use by identity thieves. In the example that was used, an unsuspecting diner had finish their meal and gave their credit card to the server. Now this has always been the normal course of dining; however in this case the card was swiped twice. One of the swipes was for the food and service, the other swipe was to store the card information so that the identity thief could use later. I now make it a common practice to take my card to the register so that I can see my card at all times. I do feel a little more comfortable watching my card. Now this may not solve the problem completely, as I stated technology is ever changing. Using some method to deter theft is better than no method at all.
Source: Fresh Start Consumer Care, LLC www.freshstartconsumercare.com
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