| How to Spot Signs of a Credit Card Fraud Offer; How to Spot Signs of a Credit Card Fraud Offer | |
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| ersxaer | Jan 22 2014, 01:09 PM Post #1 |
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When Target disclosed in early December that up to 40 million of its customers’ credit and debit cards may have been compromised in a security breach, this set off alarm bells among millions of consumers at the worst possible time: right in the heart of the Christmas shopping season. Many consumers were worried that their stolen credit and debit card information — card numbers, expiration dates and three-digit security codes — could be used by thieves to make unauthorized purchases that they might be liable for. This major data security breach brought the topic of credit and debit card fraud front and center. But this type of fraud isn’t limited to just the theft of sensitive data from cards. Another type of fraud involves bogus offers for new credit cards that are really attempts to get you to hand over sensitive personal information, or to sell you an over-priced card. These offers usually come via the telephone or email. Here are 5 warning signs to watch out for to help from David Lerner Associates, Inc. 1. Promises of a credit card despite your credit history. 2. Promises to repair your credit history so you can obtain a card. 3. Promises of a Gold or Silver card. 4. A request for fees upfront. 5. A suspicious looking email. From: http://news.davidlerner.com/news.php?include=144953 |
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