After reading another thread on this topic, a couple of weeks ago, I followed a poster's advice and signed up for notifications if my card # is used when the card is not actually swiped at the pos.
Whenever possible, I use my PayPal account to pay on line. I can still use the credit card, but it goes through PP, and I don't have to provide my CC #.
I have heard that debit cards are more vulnerable than credit cards. Anyone know of that is true? I really like the idea of the secured credit card with a small limit for regular on line shopping, too.
Finally...I received an offer through my AAA membership for a company called LifeLock, for identity theft protection. I may look into doing that, either through that company, or one of the others. Anyone have a company they recommend?
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