Credit Card Safety Archives

January 25, 2008

Are Your Credit Cards Safe with PayPal?

Some Peace of Mind for PayPal Users

It's every PayPal user's worst nightmare - someone hacks into your PayPal account spending thousands of dollars on your credit cards and you're left to foot the bill. Not only is this scenario highly unlikely, it's almost impossible. If you've been afraid to use PayPal because you think your credit card information will be at risk, here are some things to consider.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 5:12 PM | Permalink

August 17, 2007

Credit Cards: Who's Got Your Number?

Keeping Your Credit Cards Out of the Wrong Hands

I can spend all day telling how you to find the best credit cards, how to improve your credit, where the best offers are hiding, etc. -- and it will all mean nothing if I don't tell you just how dangerous those credit cards can be if you don't keep the numbers safeguarded. Here are some tips that will help keep your credit card numbers out of the wrong hands.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 6:48 PM | Permalink

July 18, 2007

A Not So Funny Credit Card Story

What One Credit Card Prank Revealed

I was recently at a website called Zug.com that explained, in detail, how someone was fed up with the way merchants don't really check the signatures on the credit card receipts adequately. They decided to take matters into their own hands and pull a credit card prank. However, in addition to making me giggle a bit, the prank also made me wonder what in the world the cashiers taking credit card payments are thinking.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 9:04 PM | Permalink

July 7, 2007

Are Credit Card Thieves Really Goodhearted?

Why Credit Card Thieves Donate to Charity

When someone steals a credit card, you really don't expect them to use it to pay for a donation to a charity. However, they do and when they do, it's for a good reason. Credit card thieves don't donate to charity with stolen cards because of some Robin Hood complex. They do it for a much smarter (if it can be called smart at all) reason.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 7:25 PM | Permalink

May 29, 2007

How Often Do You Use Your Credit Cards To Eat Out?

Things You Need To Know About Credit Cards and Dining Out

If you use credit cards when you go out to eat, you might want to rethink how you pay for your meals. Recently making headlines was a news story that highlighted the fact that restaurants don’t always follow the specific security procedures they are required to comply with when processing credit card payments from their customers. Below you’ll learn more about potential dangers of using your credit cards.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 10:54 PM | Permalink

December 2, 2006

What You Should Know About Credit Card Fraud

Even if You Don’t Have a Credit Card, You Need to Know about Credit Card Fraud

Credit card fraud is an unfortunate occurrence in today’s society. Credit card fraud most often involves identity theft. If you want to know more about credit card, read on.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 5:29 PM | Permalink

November 6, 2006

Identity Theft And The Store Credit Card Application

The Dangers Of A Store Credit Card Application

This holiday season you will probably be overwhelmed with offers to fill out a credit card application at a number of department stores. Most department stores offer a special discount to shoppers who fill out a credit card application and qualify for a line of credit. I strongly urge you to avoid these offers and not fill out a credit card application at the department store. These are the reasons why.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 11:11 AM | Permalink

October 20, 2006

Credit Cards and Your Friends and Family

Why You Should Never Lend Anyone Your Credit Cards

Many consumers enjoy using credit cards, but other consumers, for a variety of reasons, aren’t able to obtain a credit card of their own. This can cause an uncomfortable predicament for some credit card holders. How? Well let me ask you – what would you do if a friend or family member without a credit card of their own asked you if they could use yours? Think it couldn’t happen? Guess again. Many credit card holders have been asked by friends or family if their credit card could be lent out to them. That’s when the trouble begins.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 1:35 AM | Permalink

September 2, 2006

Safely Disposing Of Credit Cards

Why You Need to Take Special Precautions When Throwing Credit Cards Away

If you are throwing away credit cards, you need to take special precautions. Discarded credit cards can easily fall into the wrong hands, even if they are cut up when you throw them in the garbage. If you want to avoid credit card debacles, you need to make sure you dispose of your credit cards properly.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 2:56 AM | Permalink

August 19, 2006

Securing Credit Card Information On Your Computer

Why You Should Secure Your Credit Card Information On Your PC

Whether you keep credit card information on your computer for online purchases or just as a backup in case you loose your card, making sure that information is secure should be a top priority. Oftentimes we appreciate the convenience of having information at our fingertips, without realizing it can just as easily be at someone else’s fingertips in seconds.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 9:49 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

August 5, 2006

Have You Been Checking Your Credit Card Receipts?

Credit Card Receipts Are Not Garbage

What do you do with your credit card receipts? Do you put them in a file or a shoebox? Do you throw them away? Where are your credit card receipts when your monthly statements come in? If you’re not checking your receipts against your statement, you may be throwing away your money.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 7:49 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

June 3, 2006

The Dangers of Pre-Approved Credit Card Invitations

What to Do With Pre-Approved Credit Card Invitations

If you have good credit and you haven’t removed yourself from the marketing lists of the three credit bureaus, chances are that you’ve received pre-approved credit card invitations at some point or another. You know the ones I’m talking about -- they come with a plastic card that looks like a real credit card but it’s not -- or sometimes they actually do come with real credit cards and all you have to do is call a number to activate them. What happens if these mailings fall into the wrong hands? You’d better know what you need to do in order to protect yourself from credit card fraud.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 4:49 PM | Permalink

March 18, 2006

Letting Your Children Borrow Your Credit Cards

Is it a Good Idea to Let Your Children Borrow Your Credit Cards?

If you have teenagers, you’ve probably been tempted at one time or another to give them temporary access to one of your credit cards. But is it really a good idea to let your kids run around town with your credit cards in their wallets? Is this increasingly common trend a good idea or a big mistake?

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 5:24 PM | Permalink

March 16, 2006

Beware of Online Credit Card Applications

Online Credit Card Applications Aren’t Always What They Seem

If you’re looking for a great credit card offer, it’s only natural that you should look online. After all, the majority of credit card companies are now offering online credit card applications. The problem is, not all online credit card applications are always what they seem. In fact, some websites that tout to be credit card applications are nothing more than a means to identity theft.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 9:50 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

March 9, 2006

What to Do If Your Credit Card Is Lost Or Stolen

Your Credit Card Has Been Lost or Stolen: Now What?

Whether it’s forgetfulness or just plain bad luck, at some point in your life you may find yourself in the situation of having your credit card lost or stolen. The question is, what do you do if your credit card is lost or stolen? How can you make sure that your damage is mitigated and that your liability is little to none?

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Posted by Max Anderson at 4:28 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

March 4, 2006

Do You Have Copies Of All Of Your Credit Cards?

Having Copies of All of Your Credit Cards May Be a Good Idea

Do you have copies of all of your credit cards in a safe place? If not, you might want to consider doing that. Having copies of your credit cards can go a long way in helping if your wallet or purse were to be stolen or lost. Follow this advice and you can make the process of reporting lost or stolen credit cards a lot easier.

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February 27, 2006

Don’t Fall For Credit Card Account Verification Scams

Credit Card Account Verification Scams Are on the Rise

With all of the credit card scams out there, it’s hard to keep track of what’s what. With so many people looking to steal your credit card numbers and your identity, it’s vitally important that you know how to protect yourself, and knowing how to protect yourself means knowing the latest scams the criminals are trying to pull. One of the most common scams out there is the credit card verification scam. Read on to learn what it is and how to avoid becoming the victim of it.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 4:24 PM | Permalink

February 24, 2006

Keep Your Credit Card Number to Yourself

Your Credit Card Number Needs to be a Secret

You receive a phone call. Someone has a special offer that you just can’t refuse. All they need is your credit card number to process the order and you’ll be on your way. Do you give them the credit card number due to the exceptional deal, or do you ask them to send you something in writing? If you give them the credit card number, you may just have been the victim of credit card fraud.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 1:41 PM | Permalink

February 23, 2006

Don't Ever Pay For a Credit Card

If You Have To Pay For a Credit Card, It’s Not Legit

Have you ever been asked to pay to receive a credit card? I’m not talking about annual fees or one-time processing fees, I’m talking about being asked to pay hundreds of dollars to receive a credit card. Believe it or not, it happens. In fact, someone tried to pull this one on me.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 10:05 AM | Permalink

February 3, 2006

Protecting Your Credit Card in the Brick and Mortar World

How to Protect Your Credit Card Offline

We’re always talking about the steps you should take to protect your credit card online, but what about the steps you should take to protect your credit card in the brick and mortar world? Isn’t offline security just as important as online security? Follow these simple steps towards offline credit card safety and add it to your online safety regimen and you’ll be well on your way to total credit card safety.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 4:49 PM | Permalink

January 17, 2006

Don’t Become a Victim of Phishing

Phishing Is On the Rise

You receive an email from your credit card company (or at least you think it’s from your credit card company) stating that your information needs to be verified or your account will be closed. They want you to reply to the email will specific information, like your credit card number or your CVC2 code. What do you do?

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Posted by Max Anderson at 11:28 AM | Permalink

January 16, 2006

Protecting Your Credit Card Security Code

What’s That Number on the Back of Your Credit Card?

It used to be that thieves were just interested in gaining access to your credit card number, but nowadays, the three digit code on the back of your credit card may be more of a target than the actual credit card number itself.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 2:58 PM | Permalink

January 9, 2006

Picture Credit Cards: A Credit Card with Your Picture on It?

Are picture credit cards the security of the future?

We all know that the sales associates at the stores are supposed to check the signature strips on the back of our credit cards to make sure that we’re the ones using the card. But how closely do they really check and furthermore, how hard is it for a professional con artist to forge our signatures? Picture credit cards may be the answer to that problem.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 4:38 PM | Permalink

January 7, 2006

Online Credit Card Safety Tips

How to Keep Your Credit Card Safe Online

So you want to shop online with your credit card but you’re afraid of all of the credit card fraud that occurs online? So is there anything you can do to reduce your risk of becoming a victim of online credit card fraud? Absolutely! Follow our simple steps to online credit card safety.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 1:46 PM | Permalink

January 6, 2006

The Thin Line of Credit Card Fraud

Don’t commit credit card fraud without realizing it.

Think you’d never commit credit card fraud? That’s what many people have thought and then they wind up doing it.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 5:39 PM | Permalink

January 5, 2006

Avoiding Credit Card Fraud

Simple and Easy Ways to Avoid Credit Card Fraud

If you’re worried about credit card fraud, you have good reason to be. Each year thousands of people fall victim to credit card fraud schemes. Follow these simple and easy tips to keep yourself protected.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 4:24 PM | Permalink

January 3, 2006

The Best Way to Dispose of Credit Cards

How to dispose of credit cards while avoiding identity theft.

If you’re like most people, you probably have a credit card or two to dispose of at one time or another. The question is, how do you dispose of your credit cards without putting yourself at risk of identity theft? The answer may be simpler than you think.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 2:20 PM | Permalink

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