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Guard Against Credit and Debit Card Identity Thieves

  1. Remember to take your card back from the store clerk or wait staff. It's just common sense, but when you're in a hurry or become distracted, it's easy to overlook the obvious.
  2. Shield your card from prying eyes and those new cell phones with built-in cameras.
  3. Ink out any blank lines between the charges and the total when asked to sign a credit card receipt so that additional charges cannot be added after you leave. For instance, if you have already left a cash tip at the table, be sure to draw a line through the "Tip" entry and new "Total" on the receipt.
  4. Carry fewer cards. Two is sufficient - your VSECU credit card and a second as back-up.
  5. Shred credit card receipts, applications and any other documents bearing private information. Cross-shredders are very affordable now.
  6. Review your credit card statement and report suspicious charges immediately. You can monitor your VSECU credit card purchases as often as you wish through Credit Card Online.

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Who ya' gonna' call when your VSECU Credit or Debit Card is gone?

In the event that your credit or debit card is lost or stolen...
keep our emergency phone numbers handy in your suitcase or some place other than in your purse or wallet.

During VSECU's regular business hours, call

802/800 371-5162

After business hours, call Lost/Stolen Card Services:

(802) 371-5192 or

toll-free (800) 556-5678