Category Archives: Finance

Fraud Prevention – Credit Card Do’s and Don’ts

Daniel Taylor asked: What is better than cash? Stolen credit card is the answer. The situation worsens since the introduction of online shopping.As such, it’s wise to be proactive in preventing such thing from happening to you. Furthermore, the responsibility … Continue reading

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Small Business Credit Card Fraud

Elliot Clark asked: An easy and short definition of small business fraud states that it is a fraudulent transaction that is conducted by stolen small business credit card or stolen card information. Such fraud usually results in illegitimate purchase of … Continue reading

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Hotel Credit Card Fraud

Tom Tessin asked: Credit card fraud can happen anywhere. It can happen at the grocery store, gas station and even a hotel. Fraud is big no matter where you go and if you’re worried about giving someone your card in … Continue reading

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Credit Card Fraud – How to Prevent it and What to Do If You Are a Victim

Leanne Williams asked: Credit card companies and retailers are constantly trying to devise new ways of making transactions more secure and putting measures in place to prevent card fraud. The disruption caused to your life if you become a victim … Continue reading

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How to Combat Credit Card Fraud

Debbie Dragon asked: Mail Order companies and E-Commerce Web operators are constantly faced with a higher chance of incurring a fraudulent credit card transaction than are merchants who operate physical storefronts.Because neither the Cardholder nor the card is physically present … Continue reading

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Credit Fraud Man Caught?

Irene Miller asked: Protecting yourself from identity theft is one of the precautionary measures against credit card fraud. Many thieves are becoming more creative and wiser these days when it comes to stealing credit card information. For instance, a criminal … Continue reading

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How Does Credit Card Fraud Happen?

Benjamin Robert Ehinger asked: One of the most convenient methods of payment is using a credit card, but they do come with risks. When someone gets a hold of your credit card number and uses it you can lose money … Continue reading

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Changes To The Way Credit Card Fraud Is Reported Could Reduce Bureaucracy

Andrew Regan asked: The recent scandal over the credit card details of TK Maxx customers being stolen in epic proportions has once again revived the age-old financial question – just how safe is your credit card? The advent of Chip … Continue reading

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