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By: Mike Collins

It is basic common sense, but many people simply post anything and everything on social media sites without stopping to consider the consequences.

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By: Christian L.

Luke, It’s sad–but also hilarious–that you had to make this public service announcement. Thanks for the laugh. -Christian L. @ Smart Military Money

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By: ECannondale

It is crazy that anyone would put a photo of cards on social media. A low-tech version of theft was on all of the South Florida news this week: A guy standing in line at a convenience store swiped the...

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By: Investor Junkie

Anyone want my Social Security # and my home address? How about the security code for my home alarm?

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By: Squeezer @Personal Finance Success

What about pictures of cancelled ones?

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By: Mike

If nothing else, this is just another reminder of how easily people can find what we share in the internet. I wonder… if a bank shared a picture of a “fake” card would they be able to identify the...

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By: LR

I don’t even know why someone would post a pic of their credit card. For what purpose? To prove to your friends you got one? I don’t get it. It’s stupid and seemingly pointless.

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By: Lance @ Money Life and More

This can happen when you give your credit card to servers at restaurants too. You really need to watch all of your statements to make sure there isn’t fraudulent activity.

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By: Karl Marrion

For some people it seems there is absolutely no limit as to what they’ll share on social media sites…your credit card though….that’s just insane.

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By: Evan

I think our generation has a lack of privacy concern – look how many pictures are on facebook that should not be lol or status sharing when you shouldn’t be!

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By: qixx

I don’t see a valid reason to share this info. With services like PayPal or some banks to transfer money instantly why would i ever give you my card numbers.

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By: jim

I wonder if people aren’t really meaning to show their credit card but the photos are of something else which happen to capture a credit card as well? For example, maybe you take a picture of you and...

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By: wylerassociate

one of the worst things about social media is the ignorance and idiocy of people is on full display whether it’s displaying a credit card or telling your whole life story to “friends” who really aren’t...

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By: Melissa

Yes, that is what I am wondering too. Why would you even take a picture of your credit card and share it?

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By: qixx

This is only half-true. College students going on spring break are more reserved than those going in years past. Social media is the culprit. Students don’t want to loose control and end up with that...

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By: Jessica

Well! this should be a common sense that information like this could be misused by anyone, and I don’t know the purpose of taking picture and sharing that with friends. if you want to assure them that...

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