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How to learn about your credit score and improve itFort Worth Star TelegramDon't max out or come close to maxing out credit cards or revolving credit accounts. For higher scores, keep your balance under 25 percent of the limit. Pay down debt instead of moving it around. Don't open a lot of new accounts at [...]
Man uses company credit cards for $ 40000 in personal useWBXHBut Walker said since then, Runnels abused that trust by using the company credit cards for personal use, going to the ATM withdrawing money in $ 500 increments. "Everything from jewelry, to eating out at restaurants, Walmart," said Walker Police …and more » credit cards – [...]
Robber bought fare cards, movie ticketsWashington PostA man who allegedly bought batches of movie tickets and Metro fare cards with credit cards stolen from young women was convicted this week in connection with seven incidents in the District, the US attorney's office said. Winston Jackson, 49, of the … credit cards – Google News
CBS Local Residents Of Teaneck Falling Prey To 'Outbreak' Of ID Theft, Credit Card FraudYeshiva World NewsThe problem is being called an epidemic of identity theft and credit card fraud with more than 200 victims and counting. The small police force in the town has been swamped with complaints over the past couple days. “This [...]
Credit Unions Online Legislation Drives Consumers Toward Credit Union Debit Card Rewards ProgramsCredit Unions OnlineWhile it's no secret that big banks have been taking free checking and debit card rewards programs off the shelf for the past few months, how have credit unions been able to weather the storm, relatively unscathed? In order to avoid [...]
NorthJersey.com Man serving life for Tenafly murders faces credit card fraud chargesNorthJersey.comBY PETER J. SAMPSON A New York man serving life in prison for a 2008 triple murder in Bergen County has a date in federal court in Newark this summer relating to his alleged use of stolen and fraudulently obtained credit cards. credit cards [...]
Villa Park police make arrests in credit card fraudSuburban Life PublicationsPrincess P. Patterson, 28, of Chicago was charged with identity theft and possession of altered credit cards in Villa Park, Wednesday. Photo courtesy of the Villa Park Police Department. By Sarah Small, ssmall@mysuburbanlife.com Villa Park police were … credit cards – Google News
WHNT Huntsville Utilities Warns Of Phone ScamWHNTSomeone is phishing for credit card information, according to Huntsville Utilities spokesperson Joe Gehrdes. “This is the second time this year we've had a possible scam call, it's a situation where the customer will be contacted, and that's not …Huntsville Utilities warns customers of possible telephone scamal.com (blog)all 2 [...]
Gift card scam hits La Crosse areaWXOW.comBy Kevin Millard – email MADISON, Wisconsin (WXOW) – The state consumer protection agency wants to alert the public that they've received several complaints about a possible gift card scam. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer …Gift card offers prompt scam alertLa Crosse Tribuneall 4 news articles » [...]
Use Your Credit Card to Save on Car RentalsTheStreet.comBy Bill Hardekopf 05/18/12 – 03:10 PM EDT NEW YORK (LowCards.com) — If you plan on renting a car during an upcoming summer vacation, using a credit card to pay for it may save you money and provide increased protection. "We need a high price for it [...]