Preventing credit card fraud

A rising trend in credit card fraud in Harrison County could become a cause for concern.
This could be partially because of the busy holiday shopping season. That’s when many are swiping left and right and the people who prefer online shopping give out their card information on the internet.
How do you know if you’re information was stolen and what do you do about it? News 25 reached out to local banks today for tips on protecting your personal information from potential theft. They recommend letting your bank know if you plan on traveling, getting a credit report annually, and signing up for purchase alerts from Visa and MasterCard so the second your card is used you get notified.