Credit Card Blog. Tag: 'fraud'


MasterCard, Visa Report Possible Massive Breach

2 April 2012

Is the Global Payments crisis “mushrooming”? Some analysts think so. Here’s the latest on the Global Network breach that could be affecting millions of consumers this very moment.



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Looking Ahead: The Best Credit Cards for 2012

26 December 2011

Wondering how to strengthen your finances in 2012? Choosing the best credit card offers for your needs is your best first step for a stronger new year.



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Chase Leads with New Credit Card Technology

23 November 2011

Chase is the first card company out of the gate that will be incorporating EMV chip technology. Take a look at a few of this company’s credit card offers, including the co-branded British Airways offer which is the first card in the Chase family with the new technology.



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Discover Claims Top Spot in ID Fraud Prevention

28 September 2011

Discover claimed the number one spot for the second year in a row for its many checks and balances for fraud prevention. Learn more about those checks and balances.



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Can the U.S. Meet Visa’s Plans to Adopt New Technology?

22 August 2011

Visa has plans to ensure new EMV technology is incorporated in the United States. The chip migration and EMV technology is safer for both consumers and merchants.



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5 Years Old & Bankrupt – ID Theft’s Youngest Victims

19 August 2011

Thieves are targeting young children, especially foster children. They’re stealing IDs and purchasing cell phones and applying for credit cards. Often, families don’t even know it’s happening



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Women and Their Changing Credit Needs

27 May 2011

Who says there aren’t viable credit card offers for women? Here, we break down three of the best options for women everywhere.



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Credit Cards, Thieves and Technology

16 February 2011

Just because your credit card is in your possession doesn’t mean a technologically-savvy thief can’t access it. There are ways to steer clear of being robbed via magnetic strips.



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Identity Guard or Lifelock: Which One is Right for Me?

15 December 2010

The world is online, there is no doubt about it. With that the world economy has gone online as well and has made the largest global marketplace in human history. Just as in the open air Roman markets thousands of years ago, in this digital market there are thieves waiting to pounce.



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Have You Ever Had Your Credit Card Declined?

28 November 2010

Have you ever had the unfortunate experience of having your credit card declined while paying for dinner after a day of shopping, or worse, being declined while on vacation in a foreign country? There are several reasons for a credit card to be declined and it isn’t necessarily because you’ve reached your credit limit.



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What is a Fraud Alert?

3 November 2010

A fraud alert is a by-product of Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003. It is one of the provisions of the act designed to reduce and curb the incidence of identity theft and misappropriation of information.



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Has LifeLock Matched Up to Its Expectations?

24 March 2010

There has been a lot of talk about whether or not LifeLock is really a worthwhile option. With there being many other organizations that offer identity theft protection, what makes LifeLock worth choosing rather than any other company? We will take a look at these reasons in much more detail.



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