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Another Blow To Credit Card Users. Did You Know That…?

I didn’t know anything about this issue. Watching Jean Chatzky on television Friday, I learned that credit card users will suffer yet another financial blow starting as early as next week (February 2013). Under new credit card regulations, merchants who take credit card payments will be able to charge credit card users more than what other customers will pay using …

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Another Great Reason To Loose Your Bank Debit Card: Monthly Fees

A colleague business owner noticed a transaction on his bank account that wasn’t appropriate.  A check had cleared for an amount much too large for the dollar range of checks his company typically writes.  Within minutes he identified that the check had been altered and cashed, for approximately 1,900% more than it was originally written.  Consistent with requirements, he contacted …

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Another day… another friend is the victim of a financial crime.

Another day, another friend with a personal financial crisis.  The latest, a friend who had unauthorized activity perpetrated through illegal access to his debit card. I received this latest request for advice and assistance from a friend through FaceBook, of all places. Turns out someone obtained his debit card information, and withdrew the funds from his checking account. He was already working with …

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Debit Card Usage – Great Article

Skimming, the act of gaining unlawful access to card holder’s information, is becoming much more prevalent.  Identity thieves getting much more brazen regarding how and where they skim your credit and debit card information. Be vigilant. Time and again I have posted regarding the use of a credit card over a debit card.  The main issue is that with your …

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Just When You Thought It Was Safe… To Buy Gas.

Credit and debit card skimming has been happening for several years now.  It has evolved over time from dishonest employees skimming your cards at your favorite stores and restaurants, to more sophisticated means – such as attaching skimming devices to ATM machines and the lock systems that allow you access to the ATMs. It is well known that purchasing gas …

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