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| Most Retailers Shy Away From Credit Card Surcharge Forbes When a customer uses a credit card, the retailer is charged an interchange or swipe fee. Credit card companies had prohibited merchants from passing on that surcharge, but a ruling this past July changed that. As part of a $7.2 billion settlement ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Student, Auto Loans Surge, as Credit-Card Debt Shrinks Wall Street Journal (blog) Borrowing by U.S. consumers rose in December for a fifth consecutive month, driven by a surge in student and auto loans, in a sign that consumers are more comfortable about making big spending decisions. Consumer credit, a measure of lending that ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Why People are Choosing PaymentMax for Credit Card Processing San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Business owners who are equipped to accept a variety of credit cards will have a distinct advantage over less prepared competitors. PaymentMax offers convenient merchant processing options for nearly every type of business. Whether a business owner ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Bill to ban surcharges on credit card purchases approved by Assembly panel NJ.com A bill that would prohibit merchants from imposing surcharges on consumer credit card purchases was approved by a state Assembly committee today, legislators announced. The consumer protection legislation, sponsored by Vincent Prieto, D-Secaucus, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| The best credit cards for 2013 CBS News So what credit cards might you want to look at this year? Here are CardHub's top three picks: Chase Sapphire Preferred. After the cardholder spends $3.000, this card offers 40,000 bonus points, which can be redeemed for $400. Blue Cash Preferred from ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| NJ restricts credit-card company access to students Philadelphia Inquirer Students at New Jersey's public colleges can no longer be targeted by credit-card companies in on-campus marketing campaigns, under legislation Gov. Christie signed Thursday. The law prohibits colleges, including county colleges, from allowing "direct ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| First Person: I'm Keeping My Credit Cards Yahoo! Finance When I decided to get out of debt, paying off my credit cards was my top priority. At one point, I owed over $12,000 to various creditors, and about $2,500 of that was nothing but interest payments. Now that I no longer owe anything substantial to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| 18 suspects charged in apparent $200M credit card scam Fox News The suspects now under arrest and in court and here's how the feds say they did it the suspect would open credit card accounts from people who don't even exist. And in -- and false papers to boost those nonexistent people's credit scores. And once they ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Coins inserted into credit card slot force Sewickley parking meter out of service Tribune-Review The parking meter pay station at Sewickley's Division Street lot temporarily is accepting coins only after quarters were found stuck in the credit card slot, borough officials said Thursday afternoon. "Someone jammed five dollars in quarters into the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Credit card ripples through town Manchester Journal Like many others in the area I was a victim of credit card fraud and I was completely taken back by the situation. I was speechless. I was told that my debit card would be canceled and I would be issued a new one within a week. I then had 90 days to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| 4 accused of using stolen credit cards wanted by Mobile police al.com (blog) suspects credit card theft feb 7 2013.jpg View full size Mobile police released images on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, of four people accused of using stolen credit cards at two Mobile County Walmarts. MOBILE, Alabama -- Police are reaching out to the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| 4 charged in credit card fraud scheme abc27 Ephrata police said they have charged four people for their roles in an elaborate fraud scheme that used the credit card information of numerous victims. Police said the depth of the scam has yet to be determined, but some of those involved have ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Credit Card Surcharge Protection Bill Passed by NJ Assembly New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio The bill sponsored by Assembly Democrats is in response to recent national changes in credit card regulations that allow merchants to impose a surcharge, typically from 1.5 percent to 3 percent, on customers who use credit cards. The surcharge doesn't ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Christie Signs O'Toole Credit Card Ban into Law Patch.com When O'Toole originally proposed the measure, he said credit card companies who solicit students with free gifts like t-shirts, blankets or vouchers are using a "bait and switch" tactic. "This tactic leads young people to open accounts they cannot keep ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Your next credit card could be your house Daily Democrat Equity lines of credit can be tapped and repaid like a credit card, but with interest rates that are much lower. Banks are much stricter than they were in the boom, requiring excellent credit scores and solid proof of ability to pay. About 95 percent ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Police say woman used elderly man's credit card ConnectTriStates.com powered by KHQA Police arrested a Payson women on charges that say she used an elderly man's credit card. Sarah Rogers, 37, was charged Wednesday with theft over $500 with deception. The arrest caps a four-month investigation into Rogers and the allegations she now ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Officers investigating credit card fraud case: Avon Lake Police Blotter Plain Dealer (blog) FRAUD, WILLIAMSBURGH DRIVE: A resident contacted police Feb. 1 to report suspected credit card fraud. The woman said someone used her information to obtain a credit card in her name. Police are investigating. JUVENLE COMPLAINT, VENTANAS ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Credit card skimming ring targeted businesses Atlanta Business Chronicle (blog) Norman Uriah Simmonds, 33, of Lilburn, Ga. was ordered Wednesday by a federal court judge to serve 8 years, 6 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $107,000 in restitution in connection with a credit card skimming ring that targeted a number of ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Bank of the Sierra to host credit card fraud pevention seminar Porterville Recorder Bank of the Sierra, in partnership with the Downtown Visalians, will host a credit card fraud prevention seminar at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Bank of the Sierra's Visalia Main Street Branch, 128 E. Main St. The seminar will inform local merchants how to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Cautious Credit Card Consumption Traps CRIENGLISH.com Credit cards allow people to buy first and pay later. Consumers consider them a convenient way of paying for large purchases. In recent years, many people in China have gotten more than one credit card. But many of them have also found credit card... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Orono police seeking suspect who used lost credit card at Walmart Bangor Daily News ORONO, Maine — Orono police are seeking a female suspect who used a lost credit card to make purchases at Walmart last month. Det. Derek Dinsmore said Thursday all charges on the card by the suspect were made at Walmart in Bangor around 6 p.m. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| 10 Common Credit Card Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them) LowCards.com When it comes to credit cards, there are a significant number of pitfalls that any consumer can make. To help you avoid these, we have compiled a list of the 10 most common credit card mistakes consumers make. Hopefully, you can learn from the mistakes ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Companies Eyeing Chinese Credit Card Market & Payments Industry Have ... The Herald | HeraldOnline.com 7, 2013 — /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Being highly policy-driven, the Chinese credit card market is largely directed by political calculation, policy mission and administrative intervention. Even though economic and social factors play a vital role ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Washtenaw County Sheriff Warns of New Credit Card Scam Patch.com The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a new credit card scam. According to a press release from the sheriff, victims receive a phone call from someone claiming he or she is a representative from "Express Couriers" asking if the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| West Kern Water District Customers Warned About Credit Card Payment Scam The Taft Independent The West Kern Water District is advising its customers that unknown person are calling WKWD customers and asking for credit card payment to pay delinquent water bills. The District was notified by a customer that they had been contacted by telephone ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Theft, Credit Card Fraud: Urbandale Police Blotter Patch.com An 83-year-old man reported receiving unauthorized purchases on his credit card. Courtney Smith, 29 of West Des Moines, was arrested for violation of a no contact order. Jan. 30. Kerry Ashley, 62 of Des Moines was arrested for theft. Miss a recent blotter? See all stories on this topic » | ||
| PCPD Searching for Burglary, Credit Card Fraud Suspect wmbb The Panama City Police Department is investigating a vehicle burglary and the fraudulent use of credit cards that were taken during the burglary. During the night of January 29, 2013, a brick was used to break the window of a vehicle that was parked ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Newark, CFPB team up to handle residents' gripes about mortgages, credit cards Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com Newark residents with a legitimate gripe about a student loan or a credit card bill now have a direct line into a federal regulator that investigates these and other consumer finance products. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is partnering with ... See all stories on this topic » |
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| City checking out credit card'tap and go' for new Presto system ... Tourists likely won't buy a $6 Presto card to temporarily ride on Ottawa's transit system, a councillor says. Top News stories | ||
| Credit Card Scam Hits Michigan | Praise 102.7 By Randi Myles via: WXYZ.com The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department is warning residents to be aware of a new credit card scam. Here's how the Sheriff's Office says it works: A company called Express Couriers is calling homes to confirm a resident ... Praise 102.7 | ||
| Orono Police Trying to Identify Suspect in Credit Card Case - WABI ... Orono police are investigating the fraudulent use of a credit card. Police say a victim lost the card, and someone started making purchases with it. Police have released a picture of a woma... WABI News | ||
| A store card application could sour a credit score - News14.com Shoppers who want to open a store credit card to save a few bucks on new jeans should think again, because that decision could cost thousands later on when they get a mortgage. TOP STORIES - News14.com | ||
| Small Businesses and Smartphone Credit Card Processors Gone are the days of having to rely on your "brick and mortar" store to drive shoppers to your business. These days, traveling retailers can make a sale with just the touch of a button and the swipe of a credit card via their smartphone. No matter ... magic-city-news.com | ||
| Expense tracking apps put me on collision course with Future-Me ... By Yasmin Ghahremani When 2013 began, I figured it was a good time for a dose of the personal finance medicine we regularly dish out at CreditCards.com. First step: Determine how much I'm spending every month, and on what. I admit, the idea of monitoring the ... Taking Charge: A blog from CreditCard... | ||
| My Vanilla Pre-Paid Visa Card Experience - Points Miles and Martinis By The Weekly Flyer Points and miles collectors like the option to earn points by loading Vanilla Reload cards to an American Express Blue Bird account. What's not to like, you meet minimum credit card spend and can earn miles purchasing reloads for reloadable ... Points Miles and Martinis |
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| California court finds for Apple in credit card suit | Reuters SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc and other online retailers did not break California law by requiring consumers to provide their address and phone ... www.reuters.com/.../net-us-apple-privacy-ruling-idUSBRE913... | ||
| Sheriff Joe's credit-card info stolen February 4, 2013 (AP) – It looks like Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has become a victim of credit-card fraud. Sheriff officials said Monday that Arpaio's ... www.wnd.com/2013/02/sheriff-joes-credit-card-info-stolen/ | ||
| Businesses pass on credit card surcharges to customers - WTOP.com Starting today, it's possible to see a surcharge on merchandise purchased with a credit card. www.wtop.com/.../Businesses-pass-on-credit-card-surcharges-t... |
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