Seven Places to Stash Your Plastic at Home  The average American
holds more than 10 credit cards, according to credit bureau
Experian. However, many don't carry all those cards at once and
instead keep them stashed at home in random drawers, in a desk
or even on a countertop, completely unprotected from theft.
"Consumers often leave one or two cards at home to avoid a
bulging wallet or the temptation of using them on an impulse
purchase," says Alexis A. Moore, a cybercrime and ID theft
expert and founder of Survivors In Action, a national crime
victim agency.  Credit Card Protection Credit Card Protection
"There's a trick to keeping the cards you're not carrying safe
from prying eyes and would-be identity thieves," says Joel
Ohman, a certified financial planner and identity theft expert.
The secret: Get creative with your hiding spots. "If you don't
keep your credit cards in a locked, fireproof safe, forgo places
like medicine cabinets, the freezer and your underwear drawer.
Experienced criminals know those