 TITLE: Are Virtual Credit Cards Safe? CONTENT: Alternative Ways to Protect Your Information When Shopping Online\n-----------------------------------------------------------------\nVirtual credit cards are a great weapon against potential fraud, but there are some other easy steps consumers can take to prevent identity theft. Here are some additional safeguards to consider:\n*   **Take advantage of identity theft monitoring.** Identity theft protection services, including what's offered by Experian, can provide comprehensive ID monitoring and alerts. If there's a change on your credit report with any of the three credit bureaus, you'll be the first to know. Experian's service also includes dark web surveillance that scans the deepest corners of the web to provide you with some extra peace of mind.\n*   **Opt into Visa Checkout.** This free service allows you to securely store your Visa credit card information. When shopping with a participating online retailer, you can then pay with Visa Checkout. Your credit card information will automatically pop up so you don't have to enter it again. Instead of relying on the retailer to securely store your card information, you're covered with Visa's standard security protections. END