8. Five credit card don’ts your teens should know

• Don’t sign a blank credit card receipt.
• Don’t lend your card to anyone.
• Don’t leave your card or receipts lying around. Destroy all carbons and incorrect receipts; people can steal your account number off them.
• Don’t put your credit card account number on a postcard, envelope or the outside of any correspondence.
• Don’t give your card number over the phone or Internet unless you know the company or organization is reputable. Ask them to send you information about their offer before you decide to purchase. If the company stalls or refuses, end the conversation.

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