We're the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly.
I am afraid someone has gotten hold of my account number on my credit card. What should I do?
You should immediately notify your card issuer, close the account, and arrange to have a new account opened with a new account number.
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