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Showing posts with label credit card. Show all posts
Showing posts with label credit card. Show all posts

Thursday, December 26, 2013

New credit card features may prevent breaches

A huge breach of credit and debit card data from Target stores dampened the holiday spirit for as many as 40 million people nationwide this week.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/New-credit-card-features-may-prevent-breaches-5083388.php

New credit card features may prevent breaches

A huge breach of credit and debit card data from Target stores dampened the holiday spirit for as many as 40 million people nationwide this week.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/New-credit-card-features-may-prevent-breaches-5083388.php

Saturday, December 21, 2013

How to Dispute Fraudulent Credit Card Charges With Banks and Creditors

Even if you take every precaution against credit card fraud — safeguarding your wallet, saving your receipts, shredding your statements — you can never be 100 percent insulated against consumer identity theft.

http://www.gobankingrates.com/credit-card-rates/how-to-dispute-fraudulent-credit-card-charges/

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

5 ways to have a happy holiday free from credit card crime

The holiday season is filled with decking halls, spending time with family and eating delicious homemade treats. But each holiday season, many consumers become a victim of credit card fraud or theft. And spending your days on the phone with the credit card company and worrying about the crime is a sure way to take the merry spirit from your day. The increased shopping activity, both online and in the malls, makes December the prime season for credit card theft.

http://www.cardratings.com/5-ways-to-have-a-happy-holiday-free-from-credit-card-crime.html

Friday, August 09, 2013

First Kiss, First Love, First Credit Card

Yeah, all three are in the same category. I remember them vividly, and they all went to pot because I wasn’t ready for them, they weren’t ready for me, or they simply weren’t the right fit.

https://www.billguard.com/blog/2013/07/first-kiss-first-love-first-credit-card/

Sunday, July 21, 2013

8 Tips to Prevent Unauthorized Credit Card Charges

#1: Watch your card. Watch to see where your card is going when it’s swiped through a point-of-sale terminal or keyboard card reader. If you happen to see your card get swiped through an additional reader that doesn’t coincide with the transaction, that’s a red flag.

https://www.billguard.com/blog/2013/07/8-tips-to-prevent-unauthorized-credit-card-charges/

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Who the Heck is This Credit Card Charge From?

If you travel as much as I do and use your credit card for every purchase from apples to zebras, you know it's rare to recognize the name of a merchant listed on your credit card statement. For example, you may go to a restaurant by the name of Dave's Bar and Grill and get a charge on your card a day later from Smith Enterprises--and you know you didn't buy anything from a Mr. Smith.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-siciliano/who-the-heck-is-this-cred_b_3516390.html

Saturday, June 01, 2013

Beware of Unknown Credit Card Subscriptions

The sales industry is fascinating. When it’s done well, you receive great value and both parties leave the transaction feeling happy. But the tactics some merchants use are downright manipulative and often veer into illegal territory.

http://robertsiciliano.com/blog/2013/05/16/beware-of-unknown-credit-card-subscriptions/