 TITLE: Does Credit Card Fraud Affect Your Credit? CONTENT: Credit Card Issuers Also Help Prevent Fraud\n-------------------------------------------\nCredit card issuers work to prevent fraud before it happens. They do this by monitoring accounts for unusual transactions, such as abnormal purchases or a purchase that's initiated far from where you normally live or travel. You may have even encountered these types of fraud prevention measures, when a transaction gets blocked and you need to call or text the issuer to unlock your account.\nAdditionally, credit card issuers may offer features and cards with extra security features:\n*   **Contactless cards**: Many major card issuers are offering contactless cards. For example, the Chase Freedom Unlimited® has tap-to-pay built in, and you can add it to digital wallets.\n*   **Virtual card numbers**: To protect yourself when shopping online, see if your card issuer offers virtual card numbers that you can use to pay. Capital One offers this feature for some of their cards, including the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card.\n*   **Card lock or freeze**: Being able to quickly freeze and unfreeze your card can help you avoid the hassle of having to cancel and get a replacement when your card goes missing.\nUsing these card features can help keep your card's information secure and prevent a thief from using your card. END