Hey guys, I am baaack!!! It was so incredible to get a moment or two away and catch up a bit with my hubby. We were so incredibly fortunate to get to experience six countries, countless unforgettable sights, and best of all…time alone together! We did a lot of driving, hiking, beer drinking (hey, we were in Germany for Oktoberfest after all!) and A LOT of shopping! It was fantastic!
Drinking delicious beer at Oktoberfest!
But I have to be honest with you, I was a bit hesitant to use my credit card in some of the tiny little shops that we found half way across the world. Not only are the credit card machines different, some were still old school where they made a carbon copy of the card. Yikes!
Who could resist all of these amazingly beautiful little shops?! Not this girl!
After learning about yet another security breach earlier this month, (this time at another of my favorite stores, Home Depot) I was feeling even more vulnerable. But I got my peace of mind back by following the guidelines that LifeLock suggested and signing up for one of their identity protection services.
These are the great tips that LifeLock suggested when the news of the Home Depot breach was released. I found it all very helpful, and I hope that you do too!
- Monitor your transactions: Keep an eye on the activity on your credit and debit card accounts, looking for any charges that don’t seem to be yours.
- Report suspicious transactions immediately: If you see a card transaction—even a small one—that doesn’t look right, contact the card issuer immediately. The phone number is on the back of your card.
- Order a new debit card: If you believe your debit card number was compromised, don’t wait for fraudulent charges to start appearing on your statement. Request a new card from your bank. This way, you reduce the chances of a criminal depleting your bank account, and you avoid potential challenges in recovering your funds. Credit cards offer more protection and less risk because funds are not directly withdrawn from your bank account as they are with a debit card.
- Follow the story: Investigation of this crime is still under way. Watch for news and communication from Home Depot.
- Consider using an identity protection service: LifeLock provides identity protection products and services you can count on. In fact, with LifeLock Advantage™ and LifeLock Ultimate Plus™, we can help you detect fraudulent activity with alerts for cash withdrawals, balance transfers and large purchases within our extensive network.
Right now, LifeLock is offering 10% off by using the promo code “breachwatch.” It’s a great deal on its own, but an even better one when you factor in the priceless peace of mind! And not that you were probably doubting, but knowing that LifeLock had my back, I continued shopping my way all through Europe!
So glad that these little shops take credit cards, even if they do make carbon copies. I couldn’t resist the treats!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Find Your Influence and LifeLock. All content and opinions are 100% my own
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