 TITLE: Safe Online Shopping for the Holidays and Beyond CONTENT: Activate Card Security Features\n-------------------------------\nEMV chips in credit and debit cards help to discourage counterfeit card fraud, but your card's security features don't stop there. Check out and try these options to keep your card information safe.\n*   **Turn your cards off when not in use.** Many credit and debit cards now come with an on\/off switch you can activate online or by app. Especially during the busy holiday season, consider leaving your cards \"off\" until you're about to use them.\n*   **Set up alerts and notifications.** Set up text alerts that let you know when a big transaction—or even any transaction—is being attempted. It's a simple way to help spot and address potential fraud.\n*   **Use virtual cards for secure online shopping.** Ask your card issuer if they offer virtual cards. These are temporary virtual credit card numbers that stand in for your regular credit card credentials for secure shopping online. If your virtual card number is compromised, your credit card number will remain safe. Citi and Capital One are two card issuers that offer virtual cards. END