Identity Theft Check

The use of PIN numbers, rather than a simple signature for credit and debit cards, has made identity theft slightly more difficult. It’s much harder for a criminal to guess your PIN number than forge your signature.

However, you do have to take steps to protect your PIN if you want to keep the criminals at bay.

Firstly, never write your PIN numbers down- at least not in a visible or decipherable way. And keeping your PIN numbers in the same place as your cards is a major no no- don’t even consider doing it!!!!

Also, when entering your PIN number, ensure that nobody else can see the numbers that you are entering- particularly if there is someone standing particularly close to you.

Keeping your PIN numbers safe means the chances of identity theft are lessened.