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| APACS Card Watch | |
| Source of information on payment card fraud and its prevention. Card Watch is the UK banking industry's body that works with police, retailers and organisations to fight plastic card fraud. | |
| http://www.cardwatch.org.uk/ |
| ATM Debit Cards | |
| Public Interest Research Groups article on problems with debit cards. | |
| http://www.pirg.org/consumer/banks/debit/fact.htm |
| Automatic Debit Scams | |
| How to avoid unauthorized debits from checking accounts, advice from the Federal Trade Commission. | |
| http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/tmarkg/debit.htm |
| Avoiding Credit and Charge Card Fraud | |
| FTC advice on how to protect yourself from fraud. | |
| http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/cards.htm |
| BBC Inside Out - Credit Card Cloning | |
| A report on credit card fraud and card cloning. (July 7, 2003) | |
| http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/east/series3/credit_card_cloning.shtml |
| CardOffers.com - Cardholder Reviews | |
| Consumer reviews of cards and card companies. | |
| http://cardoffers.com/reviews/cardholders/introduction.asp |
| CardTechnology.com News Bulletins | |
| Monthly. Archives available. Examines issues and developments in smart cards and other advanced credit card technologies in banking, transportation, government, and university settings. | |
| http://www.cardtechnology.com/newsbulletins.html |
| CardWeb.com | |
| Research firm whose primary focus is providing credit card industry information. News and commentary with archives going back several years. | |
| http://www.cardweb.com/ |
| Choosing and Using Credit Cards | |
| Detailed discussion of credit card terms and other costs and features. | |
| http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/choose.htm |
| Consumer Guide: 12 Credit Card Secrets | |
| '12 Credit Card Secrets Banks Don't Want You to Know' contains advice to help consumers. Although the State of Massachusetts created this site, the tips here apply to any U.S. citizen. | |
| http://www.state.ma.us/consumer/Pubs/credsecr.htm |
| Credit and ATM Cards - What To Do If They're Lost or Stolen | |
| Covers how to limit your financial loss, how to protect your cards, whether to buy a registration service, and how to file a complaint. | |
| http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/atmcard.htm |
| Credit Card Blocking | |
| 1997 article from FTC about what blocking is, when it is used, and how to avoid it. | |
| http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/credbloc.htm |
| Credit Card Goodies | |
| Provides grapevine news and information on cards offering rewards program. | |
| http://www.creditcardgoodies.com/ |
| Credit Card Loss Protection Offers: They're the Real Steal | |
| FTC article alerting consumers on loss protection insurance scams. | |
| http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/lossalrt.htm |
| Credit Card Nation | |
| Offers opportunities for financial education and discusses America's addiction to credit. | |
| http://www.creditcardnation.com |
| Credit Card Offers 101 | |
| Provides information on different types of credit card offers. | |
| http://www.creditcardoffers101.com |
| Credit Cards at Bankrate.com | |
| Average rates, features, fee and rate comparisons and searches, scam alerts, FAQ and articles. | |
| http://www.bankrate.com/brm/rate/cc_home.asp |
| Credit InfoCenter | |
| Offers information on credit cards, billing errors, overcharges, tips and advice. | |
| http://www.creditinfocenter.com/cards/ |
| Credit Repair Fraud Proliferates | |
| 1996 article from the Better Business Bureau that offers tips for consumers to avoid credit card fraud. | |
| http://www.bbb.org/library/credfrad.asp |
| Credit Source Online | |
| Comparisons of credit cards types. Also has articles covering getting, keeping and protecting one's credit and credit cards from trouble and scams. | |
| http://creditsourceonline.com |
| CreditBrain | |
| Provides a free credit card suggestion and search tool. | |
| http://www.creditbrain.com/ |
| Debit Cards Beyond Cash and Checks | |
| From the National Consumers League, article discusses what a debit card is, types, when to use, responsible use, tips and warnings. | |
| http://www.natlconsumersleague.org/debitbro.htm#intro |
| Different Types of Credit and Debit Cards | |
| Offers a primer on the different types of cards available and how-to choose wisely. | |
| http://www.nolo.com/encyclopedia/articles/dc/dc1.html |
| Federal Reserve Board: Shop - The Credit Card You Pick Can Save You Money | |
| Tips on how to shop around for a credit card and analyze various offers and agreements. | |
| http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/SHOP/ |
| Gold and Platinum Cards | |
| 1996 article from FTC that warns about hidden charges and fees. | |
| http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/goldplat.htm |
| How Stuff Works | |
| Explains the technology of credit cards and the different types of cards and plans available to consumers. | |
| http://www.howstuffworks.com/card.htm |
| How to Dig Yourself Out of Credit Card Debt | |
| Denver Business Journal article geared towards the small business owner. | |
| http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/1997/07/07/smallb4.html |
| How to Get a Credit Card if You Have Bad Credit | |
| From eHow.com, list of steps to take, tips, and warnings. | |
| http://www.ehow.com/ehow/ehow.jsp?id=5589 |
| How to Get a Lower Interest Rate on a Credit Card | |
| Tips, steps to take, warnings, from eHow.com. | |
| http://www.ehow.com/ehow/ehow.jsp?id=2404 |
| How to Pay Miscellaneous Credit Card Bills Online | |
| Steps, warnings, tips and advice from eHow.com. | |
| http://www.ehow.com/ehow/ehow.jsp?id=14021 |
| MasterCard - Money Management | |
| Offers tips for students on how to manage credit for college fund. | |
| http://www.mastercard.com/findacard/student/managemoney/manage.html |
| More Ways To Shop Smart | |
| Consumer advice from MasterCard when using credit cards to shop online. | |
| http://www.mastercard.com/shoponline/set/bestpractices.html |
| Paying Safe | |
| Article covers safety issue of using credit cards over the internet. | |
| http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m0CXD/2000_Jan/59023148/p1/article.jhtml |
| Ready, Set... Credit | |
| Information to help consumers determine whether they're ready for plastic, and what to look for when selecting an issuer. | |
| http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/young/readycrdt.htm |
| Secured Credit Card Marketing Scams | |
| Covers the deceptive advertising claims some marketers use to entice consumers with subprime histories. | |
| http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/secured.htm |
| Tips on Using Debit Cards | |
| Article from the Better Business Bureau. | |
| http://www.bbb.org/library/19990204.asp |
| TruthAboutCredit.org | |
| Offering advice on credit cards. Coverage includes rip-offs, hazards, traps and navigating offers. | |
| http://www.truthaboutcredit.org/ |
| VISA - Consumer Tips | |
| Tips and advice about managing, saving, and spending money, as well as a compilation of recommended financial resources on the web. | |
| http://www.usa.visa.com/personal/practical_money_skills/ |
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