Congratulations! You’ve been approved by a bank company for a credit card facility. Before you head to the mall and pick up some new clothes, gadgets and groceries, take a step back and consider the security of your card and financial information.

Credit card fraud is becoming an increasingly popular weapon of choice for the modern thief, and is one of the most-committed crimes in Singapore. There are some tips below that you can take into consideration to keep your information as safe as possible.

The Elementary Safety Practices When Using Credit Cards

• You will be assigned a four digit code to authorize purchases, make sure you are the only one that knows this number.
• Sign your credit card with a strong-inked pen, and with a uniquely identifiable signature. This will make it hard for thieves to forge your signature.
• In case you lose your wallet, have your credit card’s ...