Dining establishments have been known to switch cards without the customer knowing it. So always check to be sure your card was returned with the charge slip.
Another Example: Card Changed in Your Wallet
Someone gains access to your wallet, say in a fitness center locker room, and replaces it with a similar, but no longer valid card. You're a bit suspicious and you look inside your wallet, "Yep, there's my Visa Card". But you don't look at the name and don't use your card for several days.
The thieves were able to ring up charges, big time, using your card before you realize the theft.
Always Take the Moment to Be Sure It's Your Card!
And Here Is Another Way to Protect Yourself
e-Alerts Offer Additional Protection!
With Tri-Town Teachers Credit Union Visa Cards and an online Flexteller Account you can stay on top of your credit card activity. You can have an automatic alert sent whenever a transaction over a designated amount occurs. So you are immediately aware of a transaction over that amount, that you did not make, and you are able to promptly report the lost card.
You have the choice of using email or text for these alerts.
e-Alerts Help in Other Ways
e-Alerts help in other ways too. For instance you can set an alert when your checking account falls below a designated level.
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