It is critical that you report the loss or theft of your credit cards to the card issuers as quickly as possible. Many companies have toll-free numbers and 24-hour service to deal with such emergencies. Credit card issuers often place instructions for lost or stolen cards on your monthly statement. Follow these instructions…

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Notify your credit card company that you are not receiving your monthly statements. You should also file a written billing error dispute with the bank. (Send this to the address specified after “Send Billing Inquiries to:” on the statement. This address is usually different from where you send your payment.)

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Most new credit cards are sent in a de-activated state to the mailing address you provided on your application. This is to prevent unauthorized use should the card be stolen in the mail before you receive it.

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There are many advantages to carrying a credit card. Here are 9 great reasons why everyone should have at least one credit card:

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As a general note, it’s extremely important to read any credit card offer or solicitation very closely. Before signing up, you want to have a clear understanding of what will happen if you accept the terms of the offer.

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