Federal law limits liability for unauthorized charges if your card is lost or stolen, but Federal Trade Commission gives that an asterisk: “Your protection against unauthorized charges depends on the type of card — and when you report the loss.” That means you need to report that card as soon as you realize it is gone, preferably through the 24-hour service most card issuers have in place.
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