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This article is from the Credit cards and Consumer Credit FAQ, by adams@spss.com (Steve Adams) with numerous contributions by others.

602. I lost my credit card, or it was stolen. What should I do?

Call the issuer right away. Somewhere in the papers that came with
the card is an 800 number to call. If you can't find those papers,
look on a current bill and call the "inquiries" number there. If
you can't find a current bill, look up the bank's number in the
phone book (or call Information) and they'll direct you how to make
a report.

The important thing is to move fast. Once you have reported the
card lost or stolen, you are not liable for any further charges on
the account.

 

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