How to protect yourself from credit card fraud

[amberbenton]

I’ve been reading more about credit card fraud lately and it seems like scams are becoming more sophisticated. From phishing emails to skimming devices and data breaches, there are so many risks.

What practical steps do you personally take to protect yourself from credit card fraud? Do you use specific tools, alerts, virtual cards, or monitoring services? I’d love to hear real-world tips and best practices that actually work.

Thanks in advance!