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10/03/2011

BBB Advises Debit Card Users to be on the Lookout for New Fees

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers that they may be seeing new fees on their bank statement for using their debit card.

04/06/2011

When Not to Use Your Debit Card

A friend rented a bike to go riding in Vail. He stopped for lunch. After lunch he discovered his bike had been stolen. Unfortunately, he had used his debit card to rent the bike, which didn’t protect

04/05/2011

BBB Advises Consumers on Handling Debt Collectors—both Legitimate and Phony

Consumers who owe money or are behind on their bills may be legitimately contacted by debt collectors to pay off debts. The BBB warns consumers, however, that phony debt collectors are lurking.

03/09/2011

Will That Be Plastic or Plastic?

Do you realize which card carries the most risk? A stolen credit card or a stolen debit card? Without a doubt a stolen debit card carries more risk.

01/24/2011

Bad Deals Consumers Should Avoid

Many deals are offered to consumers on a daily basis, however, some are simply not worth it. Komo News reports of 5 "bad" deals that may sound good at first but are really not.

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.


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