What kind of credit card should I get?

When a card holder loses or has their credit card stolen, it is possible for the thief to make unauthorized purchases on that card up until the card is cancelled. Businesses that accept credit cards are required to check the ID of the card holder against the card, but this is rarely what actually happens. A thief can potentially purchase thousands of dollars in merchandise or services before the card holder or the bank realize that the card is in the wrong hands. Self serve payment systems such as gas stations are also highly prone to accepting a stolen credit card, as there is no verification of the card holder's identity.