News Center

Search The Entire News Archive

18 Related Articles for credit_card_
   
 
Change page: < 1 2 >  |  Displaying page 1 of 2, items 1 to 15 of 18.

05/22/2013

Missouri Retiree May Be Victim Of Nationwide Credit Card Scheme, BBB Warns

The BBB is warning consumers about a network of Arizona-based companies that have targeted senior citizens and others in an investment and credit card processing scheme.

04/02/2013

BBB Cautions Consumers About Unsafe Internet Browsers

Internet browsers are the most commonly-used software on workstations and mobile platforms, but they are also used to track our browsing habits and a common entry point for hackers.

04/02/2013

A bad credit score is no April Fool’s Day joke

BBB gives tips to prevent credit card identity theft

01/22/2013

BBB Warns Consumers About WBE Management Credit Card Scheme

The BBB is warning consumers to be wary of WBE Management of Orlando, Fla., which uses telemarketing to promote services to reduce credit card payments but has provided little or no services.

01/21/2013

Consumers’ Phones Being Flooded with Annoying Robocalls

BBBs across the country are being inundated with calls from consumers complaining about an increase in annoying “robocalls”.

12/06/2012

Unwanted Renewal Fees

Recently, we opened our credit card bill to see charges we did not recognize or want.

12/05/2012

BBB Tips: Staying Safe While Using Your ATM Machine

You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry! ATM safety is crucial during the holiday season.

10/26/2012

Political Campaigners Besmirched by Schemers

Candidates and Fundraising Organizations Are Used as Lures

03/31/2012

Boost Credit Scores

Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington offers tips to improve credit scores

07/01/2005

FTC - Prescreened Offers of Credit and Insurance

Mail Call: Bills, a letter from your Aunt Mary, a circular from a local department store, your monthly bank statement, and an offer for a new credit card that says you’ve been “prescreened” or “prequalified.”

07/01/2003

FTC - Getting Credit: What You Need to Know About Credit

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the nation’s consumer protection champion. The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices in the marketplace. The FTC provides the information consumers need to spot and avoid fraud and deception.

06/01/2003

FTC - Credit and Debit Card Blocking

Have you ever been told you were over your credit card limit, or had your debit card declined, even though you knew you had available credit, or money in your bank account? If this happened shortly after you stayed in a hotel or rented a car, the problem could have been card "blocking."

03/01/2003

FTC - A Consumer's Guide to E-Payments

The Internet has taken its place beside the telephone and television as an important part of people’s lives. Consumers use the Internet to shop, bank and invest online. Most consumers use credit or debit cards to pay for online purchases, but other payment methods, like “e-wallets,” are becoming more common.

06/01/2002

FTC - Credit, ATM and Debit Cards: What to do if They're Lost or Stolen

Many people find it easy and convenient to use credit cards and ATM or debit cards. The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) offer procedures for you to use if your cards are lost or stolen.

08/01/1999

FTC - Fair Credit Billing

Have you ever been billed for merchandise you returned or never received? Has your credit card company ever charged you twice for the same item or failed to credit a payment to your account? While frustrating, these errors can be corrected. It takes a little patience and knowledge of the dispute settlement procedures provided by the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA).


z