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EMV Credit Cards: 12 FAQs You Need Answered

 

Everything You Need to Know about EMV Cards

Big changes are happening in the world of credit cards. Are you ready? Do you have an EMV credit card and know how it will affect your shopping habits?

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Your Credit Card Information isn’t as Safe as You Thought

Will Your Credit Card Information Be Compromised?

Massive data breaches that compromise sensitive cardholder information happen more often than we’d like to admit. Since these major hacks are so common, we assume those in possession of our credit card information guard it carefully.

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6 Reasons the Bank Might Cancel Your Credit Card

Will Your Credit Card Account be Closed?

Many consumers have become dependent on credit cards; we can’t usually function without them. However, it is important to remember credit card ownership is a privilege, not a right. And a bank can cancel your credit card account at any time.

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How E-Filing Increases Tax Fraud

Tax Fraud is Linked to E-Filing

Tax season brings with it more than just forms and returns. It also bring a major increase in identity theft and tax fraud.

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12 Ways Scammers Steal Credit Card Information

Scammers Steal Credit Card Information and Cardholders are Victimized

In the digital age, the face of business – including illicit business – has changed dramatically. In bygone days, fraudsters would snatch purses and pilfer through trash to find carbon copies of credit cards on discarded receipts. While those tactics have not entirely disappeared, scam artists have become more skilled and adapted their craft to the digital age.

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Cyber Monday Scams

Avoid Cyber Monday Scams

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, has long been a tradition. Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, is the rapidly growing counterpart to Black Friday.

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Gift Card Fraud

Be Aware of Gift Card Fraud

Owing to their versatility, gift cards are one of the most popular gifts given during the holidays. In fact, consumers spend over $25 billion on gift cards during the holiday shopping season alone.

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Don’t be a Victim of Online Fraud

Beware of Online Fraud

There are a number of scams out there. Online fraud, however, appears to be a growing problem as the internet reaches more and more homes.

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Online Shopping Return: How to Get a Cash Refund

Best Strategies For Securing an Online Shopping Return

Sometimes online shopping results in receiving an item that is not quite what you wanted. Maybe you decide later that you don’t like the color; or it was a gift for a friend who would like to return the item; or you realize that you don’t need the item after all.

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More than Just a Scam Websites List—Get Your Money Back!

A Scam Website List That Gets Your Money Back

Sadly, there are quite a few scam websites lists out there—places where consumers can voice their concerns over fraudulent activities. The internet has expanded the reach of criminals. Now, it seems no one is safe.

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