Adding your own physical credit card to Facebook Ads is not recommended!

There should be many friends who post Facebook Ads and choose to bind their physical credit cards to Facebook Ads because it’s so convenient that you don’t need to top up every day. But did you know? In fact, the risk of binding your own credit card to Facebook Ads, especially credit cards, is very high, and there is a possibility that it will be stolen.

Today, I’m going to share with you a few signs that are likely to be stolen. You might as well pay more attention; after all, misunderstandings are always better than things that happen.

1, Facebook Ad Billing Threshold Is Suddenly Raised

If you suddenly get a notification from Facebook showing that your ad account’s billing threshold has been raised, this could be an alarming sign. Hackers may try to quickly increase ad spend in order to blow up your credit card in a short time. If you haven’t actively set up or approved this change, you should immediately check your ads account and change your password to prevent further losses.

2, Campaign settings changed for no reason

If you notice that your ad campaign’s budget, schedule, or other settings have been suddenly changed, and you haven’t done so, this may indicate that your account has been hacked. Hackers can quickly drain your budget by adjusting ad settings, causing additional charges to your credit card. Check your ad settings regularly to make sure any changes are made by you or an authorized person.

3, Received unusual billing or payment notifications

Be alert when unusual charges appear on your credit card bill or when Facebook sends unusual payment notifications. Review these bills and notices carefully to see if there are any unauthorized charges. If you notice anything unusual, contact the Facebook support team immediately and freeze your credit card.

So how can we prevent credit cards from being stolen?

Use virtual cards to pay for ads

Using virtual payment cards such as the FotonCard virtual card can significantly improve payment security. Virtual cards usually provide a single-use card number, so even if the card number is stolen, it won’t affect your physical bank card.

Set ad budget limits

Make sure to set clear ad budget limits in your Facebook ad account. By setting daily or monthly spending limits, you can effectively control advertising expenses and avoid excessive expenses due to account theft.

Enable two-step verification

Enable two-step verification (2FA) for your Facebook account to add an extra layer of security. This can effectively prevent unauthorized login attempts and protect your ad account from hacking.

Monitor account activity regularly

Check your ad account’s activity logs and expense reports regularly to ensure all activity is within your control. Detecting abnormal activity in a timely manner can help you take quick action to prevent further losses

Protecting the security of Facebook ad accounts is every advertiser’s responsibility. By watching for common signs of theft and taking effective precautions, you can greatly reduce the risk of being stolen. The use of virtual cards provides a safe and convenient payment method to help you better manage advertising budgets and payment security. If you have any other suggestions or experiences, please leave a comment and share them with everyone, so we can learn and improve the security protection of advertising accounts together