August 2011
Some credit card issuers waive late fees for Hurricane Irene victims
Written by Geoff Williams
Posted On: August 31, 2011
Banks show their Good Samaritan side as they have often done in the past when disaster strikes.
[...]Local star athlete accused of stealing credit cards, and other odd crimes
Written by Geoff Williams
Posted On: August 26, 2011
Even a track star can't outrun the police. And why do credit card thieves seem to always end up at Walmart?
[...]Late fees are down: the sequel
Written by Geoff Williams
Posted On: August 24, 2011
Paying on time is becoming in vogue again. Here's hoping this trend lasts.
[...]Chips: bad for your waistline but good for your wallet?
Written by Geoff Williams
Posted On: August 23, 2011
Chips may not be good for your waistline, but the financial industry thinks they'll be good for your wallet. Credit card fraud has been a well-publicized phenomenon for awhile now, but credit card issuers are chipping away at the problem. In fact, a chip may end much of the problem. Visa announced recently [...]
Like fire on gasoline, sometimes credit cards and gas stations don't mix well.
Written by Geoff Williams
Posted On: August 22, 2011
Punishing people who pay with plastic. Holding funds hostage. Remember when service stations used to actually be about service?
[...]Fake nurses, fake patients and other strange credit card crimes
Written by Geoff Williams
Posted On: August 19, 2011
Maybe it's the August heat? This week seems to have brought out the credit card crazies more than usual.
[...]Credit card crime blog: When you take communion, take your credit card
Written by Geoff Williams
Posted On: August 12, 2011
God may be watching, but you need to watch your belongings, too.
[...]Trouble ahead? More Americans are using credit cards for necessities
Written by Geoff Williams
Posted On: August 8, 2011
Could this troubling trend be the proverbial canary in the coal mine for the U.S. economy? Here's hoping it's just a fluke.
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