Secrets of a Former Credit Card Thief

Want some good advice on how not to be a victim of credit card fraud / identity theft? Ask a former credit card thief.

He also worked for the U.S. Secret Service, helping to infiltrate the online underground and training agents in the latest fraud techniques. His help led to the arrests of five to 15 people over two years. Today, he’s a Web developer at a graphic design company in Rochester, N.Y. He agreed to take an hour with CreditCards.com to share his story and his top tips on how to protect yourself.