There's no denying that Americans are in love with their credit cards; but increasingly, the romance is rocked by the actions of unsavory characters seeking to come between them. More specifically, they're seeking to steal your credit card information and they are relentless in pursuing any and all technological means to get it. They will go after the big, "secure" data bases of our banks and credit card processers, and they will go inside your computer where they can watch every keystroke you make. Short of never using your credit card again, you are the last line of defense in preventing an outright assault that could rob you of your identity and your money. You need to know what to do if your credit card has been compromised.read more