Posts Tagged ‘Credit Information’

What are the consequences of credit card fraud?

Josh H asked: My teacher in my Economics class gave us a handout and we need to research on this. A man at his workplace took down credit card information, and used it to purchase an item online for 180.00. What we have to find out is if it is likely this case would be [...]

How can I change my contact informatiton on an extended credit fraud alert?

gr33dos asked: I had my identity stolen (credit card information, SSN, etc.) and filed a police report in order to have a 7-year alert placed on my credit report. The idea is if anyone tries to open new credit, an alert directs the merchant/bank to call me immediately. I moved and got a new phone [...]

Credit card sales still the safest way to pay

ReutersVideo asked: Shoppers need not panic in the wake of one of the world’s largest credit card information thefts. Some shoppers got more than just bargains at TJ Maxx- they became the victims of fraud. But consumer advocates say that using a credit card protects customers much better than debit cards, checks, or cash…both online [...]