Credit card fraud has unfortunately become an every day occurrence, not just in this country but around the world. A 2012 global study by ACI Worldwide and Aite Group shows that one in four respondents have been a victim of … Continue reading
Ever notice $10 to $50 missing from your available credit balance without a clue as to why? If so, you may be a victim of "cramming," a new type of credit card fraud. Cramming involves the use of unauthorized small … Continue reading
Young Adults Retreat From Piling Up Debt Total debt among young adults dropped in the last decade to the lowest level in 15 years. A typical young U.S. household, defined as one led by someone under age 35, had $15,000 … Continue reading
California Supreme Court Makes it Easier for Apple, Online Businesses to Collect Personal Data A divided California Supreme Court ruled that online merchants such as Apple and Ticketmaster can require consumers to furnish personal information to make credit card purchases. … Continue reading
Tired of getting those obnoxious phone calls from "Rachel" promising to lower the interest rate on your credit card? So is the Federal Trade Commission. Today, federal judges in Florida and Arizona temporarily shut down five companies that performed these … Continue reading
Texting is a quick and popular form of communication. It is also becoming a popular way for scammers to trick you into giving out your credit card number, bank account number or other financial information. A popular texting scam sends … Continue reading