Resources and Best Practices

Help program participants understand and mitigate fraud vectors.

Best Practices for Organizations

To support program participants:

  • Provide comprehensive education about phishing scams and prevention methods

  • Ensure participants understand essential security measures:

    • PIN setup and management

    • Secure card information storage

    • Regular transaction monitoring

    • Use this guide as a reference tool for participant questions and concerns

Important Statistics and Notes

  • We've issued debit cards to more than 50,000 individuals

  • Our reported fraud rate is 3-4%, which falls below industry averages

  • While AidKit provides comprehensive customer service, all fraud investigations and resolutions are handled exclusively by our payment partners

  • No payment system is completely immune to bad actors, despite rigorous security measures

Questions?

For concerns about:

  • Application process: Contact AidKit support @ [email protected]

  • Card fraud or suspicious charges: Contact your card provider directly

    • Contact GiveCard support by email at [email protected] or by phone at (908) 529-0955.

    • Contact USIO support by phone number, email, or chat. Their hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM PST. Phone: 1-855-449-2273 ​Email: [email protected]

    • Contact US Bank Support 24-hours a day, 7 days a week by phone at: 800-USBANKS (872-2657)

Additional Resources

Types of Fraudulent Activity on Cards.

From Our Partner Give Card: Understanding the potential ways that fraudsters could get access to your card is crucial in protecting yourself and your financial assets from falling victim to fraudulent activities.

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