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The lawThe Fair Credit Reporting Act states that businesses can't print more than the last five digits of your debit or credit card number on a receipt, and they cannot print the expiration date. If they do, they are violating the law. 2
ExceptionsThis law applies only to electronically produced receipts. If the business uses imprints or takes credit card numbers by hand, it does not apply. In these cases, the business is permitted to include the otherwise prohibited information on your receipt. 3
What you can do about itThe law allows you to sue a business who prints the prohibited information on an electronic receipt. If someone gets ahold of such a receipt and uses the information to steal your identity, you can recover the money you lost as a result. In some cases, you can take action regardless of whether your identity was stolen. You may be automatically entitled to some money if a business violates this law. Additional ResourcesThe consumer fraud attorneys we recommend take cases on a contingency basis, meaning you only pay if you recover. If your identity has been stolen, or you suspect a violation of consumer law, contact us for a free consultation. Related Questions2 Attorney answers: 
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