A virtual card number is a digital copy of your credit card with a randomly-generated number that links to your account when you make online purchases. This creates an invisible buffer between bad ...

If you like to shop online, consider using a virtual or disposable credit card to protect against scams and privacy issues.

A thief who steals your identity might use your personal information – like your Social Security number – to open a new credit card account, get a loan or even file taxes in your name.

Credit card issuers offer zero liability protection to safeguard your account from being improperly used by strangers, but ...