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Sheriff sees spike in scam reports
Livingston Daily, MI
Bezotte said identity theft and credit card fraud are still among the most frequent types of crimes his department investigates. A recent scam one of his employees fell victim to involved an advertisement for energy supplements advertising "as seen on" …

Source:Sheriff sees spike in scam reports – Livingston Daily

Why bankers hate the credit card business
Livemint, India
They expanded their credit card base with offers such as waiver of annual fees to cash in on rising consumer spending in Asia’s third largest economy. Apart from the big four—ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Citibank and State Bank—other big credit card issuers …
Card defaults strike at banks' jugular Calgary Herald
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Source:Why bankers hate the credit card business – Livemint

Bill would limit loan, credit card rates
Los Angeles Times, CA
Credit card defaults are rising and could hit a record 10% this year. One reason is that so many people got much deeper into debt than they should have. Another is card issuers keep turning the screws on existing customers — those with balances they …

Source:Bill would limit loan, credit card rates – Los Angeles Times

Tampa Bay Newspapers

Sheriff’s office cites upswing in fraud
Tampa Bay Newspapers, FL
By THOMAS MICHALSKI PINELLAS COUNTY – Identity theft, credit card fraud and ATM scams are increasing in Pinellas County, and the crippled economy coupled with advanced technology are indicators that conditions are not going to improve anytime soon. …

Source:Sheriff’s office cites upswing in fraud – Tampa Bay Newspapers

Debt woes rise: Financial counselor warns to be wary of settlement …
Trading Markets (press release), CA
But 37 percent of all consumer debt, as of June 2008, was revolving credit, according to the Federal Reserve. The most common form of revolving credit is credit cards. And credit card delinquencies were at the third-highest level on record, …

Source:Debt woes rise: Financial counselor warns to be wary of settlement … – Trading Markets (press release)

NCAA, NIT tickets available for most Ky. teams
Kentucky.com, KY
Credit card purchases can be made in person or by calling 1-877-678-2678 beginning Monday morning. All tickets for the opening round game, $13 for adults; under 16, $6. At 1 pm, 75 student tickets will become available for those with student ID; …

Source:NCAA, NIT tickets available for most Ky. teams – Kentucky.com

Young adults seen as prime identity theft targets
Identity Theft Daily, CA
Obtain and use a credit card and NOT a debit card. Credit cards may be pre-paid or have a low limit, if you so choose. Debit cards are targets for identity thieves. Check your monthly statements as they come in and look for unexplained expenses. …
Keep your clients aware of latest scammers InvestmentNews
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Source:Young adults seen as prime identity theft targets – Identity Theft Daily

Credit card interest payments hit £9bn
Traded Endowment News, UK
While some individuals may consider a potentially high interest consolidation loan as a way of paying back money they owe, credit card debt or otherwise, there is one other option to think about. Borrowers already looking to dispose of an unwanted …

Source:Credit card interest payments hit £9bn – Traded Endowment News

Ron Swift / Fast Talk
Patterson Irrigator, ca
Some readers may remember my saga with credit card companies. The story appeared in this column several years ago. If not, I’ll refresh your memory. A few years back, I, like many of you, was barraged with credit card offers. They arrived regularly in …

Source:Ron Swift / Fast Talk – Patterson Irrigator