We employ the latest technology and systems to prevent and monitor card fraud with Visa. Many merchants also take the necessary precautions to protect your card information. However, there are additional practical steps you can take to help further protect your card’s information: Shop with only merchants you know and can trust. If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Destroy any receipt before discarding it. It might have your card number reprinted on it. Guard your card. Don’t give out your card number to someone calling on the phone (unless you initiated the call for a purchase) or use your card as collateral. Check your credit report. You are entitled to one free copy of your credit report every year by calling (877) 322-8228 or by visiting at www.annualcreditreport.com. Learn more in our education topic “Preventing ID Theft.”