Monthly Archives: June 2009

Apply Online | College Student Credit Cards

College Credit Builder asked: The best student credit cards can be compared at www.goodstudentcreditcard.com.  Responsible credit card use can lead to a lifetime of low-interest rate loan opportunities.  Notwithstanding their limited credit history and minimal income, good students enrolled in … Continue reading

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Apply Online | Good Student Credit Cards

College Credit Builder asked: Student credit card offers can be reviewed and compared at www.goodstudentcreditcard.com.  As we all know, responsible and careful credit card use can lead to a lifetime of low-interest rate loan opportunities.  Despite their limited credit history … Continue reading

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Who do I tell about ex husbands credit card fraud?

SANDRA W asked: my exhusband left me for a woman he met on the porn site Fling.com and he furnished their rented house by credit card, bought cars and pay utility bill and everything with cash advances. Now he is … Continue reading

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What is John McCain’s record/history of voting or involvement regarding the Economy?

Peppe asked: For example, Obama’s history behind the Economy: Housing: In the U.S. Senate, Obama introduced the STOP FRAUD Act to increase penalties for mortgage fraud and provide more protections for low-income homebuyers, well before the current subprime crisis began. … Continue reading

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what is the punishment for credit card fraud in North Carolina?

southerncutie asked: I know someone who has stolen and used a credit card.I am not sure of the amount that was charged.They have been caught and I am curious as to what amount is considered a felony.Jesse

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Wondering about a credit fraud incident that happened six years ago?

asked: I finally got a credit report, and I noticed it doesn’t appear on my history. My card was stolen six years ago, and someone used it to charge a lot of computers on it. Would this still effect my … Continue reading

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Who gets sued for credit card fraud?

cmoslayoutdesign asked: My wife’s parents stole her credit card 5 years ago, ran up the bill, and refused to pay. My wife refused to pay it also, nor would she press charges against her parents, so the card card went … Continue reading

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Could someone be stealing my identity?

bettyboop asked: I just tried to get my free credit report online but all three agencies told me that “for my protection, they cannot give me my report online and I must request one through the mail.” It says I … Continue reading

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Better Safe Than Sorry When it Comes to Credit Card Protection

Elizabeth Williams asked: Despite the negative publicity surrounding the credit card industry there are many consumers who not only use credit cards without going deep in debt but also benefit from that use. These individuals take advantage of reward programs … Continue reading

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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. … Continue reading

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