Tag: fraud

What Is the CVV on a Credit Card?

February 5, 2021

If you’ve made a purchase online or over the phone, you’re probably familiar with the three sets of credit card numbers you have to hand over. These numbers include the credit card number, the expiration date and the CVV. If … Continue reading →

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Best Credit Cards for Bad Credit

February 5, 2021

When it comes to excuses consumers give for their poor credit scores, banks and lenders have heard it all.Â Maybe you lost your job and couldnât pay your student loan payment for a few months.Â Or perhaps you thought youâd gotten a deferment but were too busy job hunting to find out for sure.Â Maybe you […]

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February Class-Action Settlements Involve Godiva, Walmart and More

February 4, 2021

Sometimes, you notice right away if you have been overcharged for an item. If you pick up a box of cereal marked $2.99 and see it listed at $3.22 on your receipt, that error is pretty easy to spot. In other cases, price discrepancies arenât so obvious, as seen in a new pre-filled propane tank [â¦]

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Can you buy a money order with a credit card?

February 4, 2021

Paying an individual or institution via a money order sounds like a good idea, but what if you want to charge a money order through your credit card? Find out why paying for a money order via a credit card should be a last resort for most individuals.

By: Jeanine Skowronski

January 26, 2021

If the purported collector calls again, you can ask for written verification of the debt and the amount you owe. They are required to provide this by law and making this request is a good start to pinning down whether or not you are dealing with a legitimate debt collector. If you are dealing with a scammer and you are worried that you handed over sensitive personal information, you may want to put a fraud alert or even a credit freeze on your credit reports. You can find more information here: https://www.credit.com/credit-reports/credit-freeze-legislation/ http://blog.credit.com/2013/10/talking-to-a-debt-collection-scammer-69424/ Thanks, Jeanine Read More

How Does Coronavirus Affect Life Insurance?

January 14, 2021

Coronavirus hasnât entirely ended life as we knew it, but itâs certainly caused changes, some of which are likely to be with us for a very long time. For some the coronavirus is literally a matter of life and death, and it raises an important question: how does coronavirus affect life insurance? No one likes […]

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Don’t Get Tricked: Identity Protection Tips You Need

January 14, 2021

The weather is turning, fall is in the air, and Halloween is around the cornerâwhich means itâs National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. How can you ensure October is full of treats while not falling for any scammers’ tricks? By arming yourself with these identity protection tips. Every American should understand the basics of identity theft protection…. Read More

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