HW 2

 

You received an envelope from your current credit card company. It contained a new unsolicited credit card and the usual enticing offers. The instructions were (a) to sign your new card immediately and to call a toll-free number to activate your card or (b) if you do not want the new card, to call a toll free number to close your account. What steps should you take to protect yourself from scammers and identity thieves? Explain your reasons.