Shop Smart This Holiday Season - Protect Yourself and Your Credit

Capital One Offers Tips to Keep Your Holiday Shopping Safe

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THIS IS A MULTIVU SPECIAL REPORT BROUGHT TO YOU BY CAPITAL ONE. MANY AMERICANS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT IDENTITY THEFT AND CREDIT CARD FRAUD. THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING IS THE BUSIEST SHOPPING DAY OF THE YEAR, AND CAPITAL ONE OFFERS CONSUMERS TIPS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES IN A FREE IDENTITY THEFT RESOURCE GUIDE.

DIANA DON, DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION AT CAPITAL ONE:

"A few simple precautions can increase your security while you shop, such as cleaning out your wallet at home and taking only the credit cards, checks or cash that you need for the day. It's also a great idea to hold on to your receipts, and use them to compare to the charges on your credit card statement. Be certain the charges are valid before you shred your receipts."

FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO RECEIVE CAPITAL ONE'S FREE IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION GUIDE, VISIT WWW.CAPITALONE.COM/FINANCIALEDUCATION... THAT'S WWW.CAPITALONE.COM/financialeducation.

I'M LARRY CARDARELLI.

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