Articles, tagged with "victim of fraud", page 5
02nd April 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Michael A Jones
Credit card fraud has spawned a huge interest in how to improve credit card details security. In Canada for example, the police say this kind of fraud runs up a bill of $500 million a year paid for by card issuing aut...
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Author:
Michael A. Jones
17th February 2009
Convenience is the first word that springs to mind when talking about credit cards. They are a quick and easy way of borrowing money and when managed effectively give the user all the features promised in the glossy advertising.
Complex is the second ...
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Avi Solutions
12th February 2009
Your credit report changes constantly depending on your activities or especially in the event that you have become a victim of fraud. To protect yourself, it is important to order a current copy of your free triple score credit report at least twice annua...
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Marc Marseille
26th January 2009
Identity theft is one of the most common crimes committed in the UK, costing the government an estimated £1.7 billion a year.
According to recent research, as many as one in ten people in the UK have been directly affected by such fraudulent activity...
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phil young
02nd January 2009
It is possible to get credit report free and score from a whole load of places. There are more and more coming online every day. The reason that they are giving away my "free" credit report, is that they want to get you to sign up so that they can sell to...
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Martin Lauder
29th December 2008
As products and services appear on the Internet and there is proof that money can be made through these venues, copy cats, hackers, and scam artists are quick to create twin sites that will easily fool consumers and those looking for internet home busines...
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Alexander Gorbachev
27th October 2008
The products and services appearing on the Internet and there is proof that money can be made through these sites, copy cats, hackers, crooks and are quick to create sites which doubles easily mislead consumers and those in search of work at home opportun...
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CACL
24th September 2008
When looking for a new credit card, it can be confusing to sort through all of the fine print. Most cards highlight the benefits that are included, but the downsides are not always as obvious. Like many others, the Citi Diamond Preferred Card comes with b...
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Stephanie Andrews
03rd September 2008
You may be a proud owner of a credit card, however find that it has got lost or stolen. At this stage your first step would be to contact the creditor immediately explaining your situation. More then likely you'll probably be advised to close that account...
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R Rama
20th August 2008
Foreclosures are increasing nationwide. Homeowners desperate to stop foreclosure are falling victims to scams that promise to "rescue " homeowners from foreclosure. what these scams do is take your money, ruin your credit record, and wipe out any equity y...
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MJ Jensen
26th June 2008
Many people are finding it necessary to contact the Equifax credit reporting agency. The main reason of late has been because of credit fraud. This has become more and more frequent these days. Someone has gotten hold of personal information and used it t...
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JR White
24th January 2008
As products and services appear on the Internet and there is proof that money can be made through these venues, copy cats, hackers, and scam artists are quick to create twin sites that will easily fool consumers and those looking for work at home opportun...
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Keith Walden
18th January 2008
If your credit card is lost or stolen and then subsequently used without your permission, then the extent of your liability is governed by Sections 83 and 84 of the Consumer Credit Act.
But how does this credit act protect you and what procedures shou...
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Author:
Nick Cox
17th October 2007
Many people opt for credit cards and store cards to meet their day-to-day requirements. However, they should keep in mind the increasing instances of identity fraud in the UK. To continue safe use of your credit cards, you should not let pass any personal...
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Author:
Aisha Cristal
24th May 2007
Along with the convenience of the internet has come a new wave of predators looking to steal from innocent victims. This often occurs through 'spoof' emails.
A 'spoof' email is an email that appears to be from a legitimate organization or business ' of...
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Author:
hazel