Credit Card Security Quiz

Should you give your credit card to someone over the phone?

• Yes. If they don't have an Indian accent, it's probably fine

• Yes. I don't mind being scammed

• Probably not, but I work in a bank so it's fine.

• No

When should you give someone a credit card over the phone?

• If there's a 20% coupon.

• If there's no internet and the person said we need to pay the bill.

• When they ask in order to verify my identify

• Never

Someone calls you and tells you there's suspected fraud on your credit card. They ask for some information to verify your account. What should you do?

• Give them my SSN, address, DOB, mother's maiden name, and the password to my bank account

• Thank them, but give no info. Tell them you will check yourself and call back

• Give them the info they ask for only

• Invite them to the house to talk to them in-person. This way, you know it's a real person

How can you verify the identity of someone who is asking for your credit card information over the phone?

• Ask for their personal information instead of calling the company

• Verify their identity by calling the company's official phone number

• Trust their word and provide the information immediately

• Give them your credit card information without verifying their identity

What are some alternative ways to make secure payments without giving out your credit card information over the phone?

• Provide your credit card information to the person over the phone

• Write a check and mail it to the company

• Use digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal

• Use a wire transfer to send payment