What steps can I take to avoid credit or check card fraud?

Make sure you don%26#039;t enter sensitive information into websites that you don%26#039;t trust.

Don%26#039;t lose your wallet/purse.

Don%26#039;t throw items of trash away that have your name, address, social security number and account numbers on them, confetti shred them or burn them.

Don%26#039;t give your information to strangers.

Check your credit report once or twice a year for mistakes and/or fraudulent items. Check early and frequently in the months leading up to taking out a mortgage for a house, so if there are mistakes you can get them off before you are ready to buy.

Don%26#039;t live with shady people who could steal your credit cards.

What steps can I take to avoid credit or check card fraud?

don%26#039;t do it, and you shouldn%26#039;t have to worry