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Canadians use their debit cards millions of times each day for purchases and cash withdrawals from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). In fact, Canadians re one of the biggest users of debit and ATMs in the world. With the INTERAC† shared services, cardholders have convenient access to their cash 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

While INTERAC shared services are among the most secure in the world, debit card fraud can occur. Interac Association and its members continue to work together to protect card holders from debit card fraud.

Think of your PIN like a key. Instead of unlocking a door, it unlocks access to your financial and personal information. Too often we're careless about these keys; treat them like you would a real key.

Debit card holders can help keep their money safe by protecting their debit cards and Personal Identification Number (PIN) and by following these important steps:

• Keep your debit card in a safe place and don't loan it out to anyone.
• Memorize your PIN number. Don't write it down, post it on your computer, carry it with you or attach it to your cards.
• Don't tell your PIN number to anyone.
• Don't pick an obvious PIN. Your name, your children's names, address, telephone number, SIN, or date of birth are all easy to find out.
• Use your hand, body or other blocking method such as a piece of paper or envelope to shield your PIN when you are conducting a transaction at a ATM or at the point-of-sale.
• Don't let your debit card out of sight when you're conducting a transaction and don't let it be swiped twice.
• Regularly check your statements and balances to verify all transactions have been properly documented.
• Don't use ATM or POS (Point-of-sale) machines where you don't feel secure.
• Notify your Credit Union immediately if you detect any irregular activity in your accounts or if your debit or credit card is lost or stolen.
  

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