<prompt> Human: Once they sent me it and i just found it in my mail box and i thought what if someone had stolen it? Is there some kinda protection against that ? Cant the thief just activate it and use it?  <response>: In order to activate the card the thief has to have access to your personal information like Social Security number, date of birth, or bank account number. Many banks also ask that you either call from the phone number on file, or log in to their website with your pre-existing account to complete the activation. Those protections stop the majority of mailbox thieves, who probably arent sophisticated enough or close enough to you from activating the card. 