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Credit Card Account Holders Silicon Valley Bank Offers Mobile

Saturday, October 23, 2010 by sms

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Valley Bank, the premier commercial bank for companies in the technology, life science, venture capital and premium wine industries, announced it will now offer SVB Business MasterCard account holders the ability to manage their accounts from any location and at any time using their mobile devices.
 

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How Essex woman held in credit card theft

Friday, October 22, 2010 by sms

How to Essex woman held in credit card theft

HILLSDALE — An Essex County woman who allegedly tried to buy more than $200 worth of cigarettes at three different borough stores has been charged with several counts of credit card theft and fraud, police said.

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Verizon warns 4 in 5 retailers vulnerable to credit card theft

Thursday, October 21, 2010 by sms

This post talk about  Verizon warns 4 in 5 retailers vulnerable to credit card theftBy: Joe Taylor
Since 2006, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) has helped merchants and credit card issuers lock down retail terminals and e-commerce networks against identity thieves. However, a new report from Verizon indicates that only one in five businesses passed a PCI DSS inspection on the first try.

The communications company maintains the data lines connecting retailers to credit card payment platforms. Researchers used a sample of the assessments collected at 200 of Verizon's client sites during 2008 and 2009 to reach their conclusions. Although the 22% compliance rate sounds discouraging, ongoing reports indicate that most companies comply with 81% of the PCI DSS best practices. In addition, most companies can reach full compliance with guidance from qualified assessors and installers.

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Personal Debt and Credit Card Relief Programs Help Consumers Repay And Manage Debt

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 by sms

Credit Card And Personal Debt Relief Programs Help Consumers Repay And Manage Debt
 

Concerns over consumer debt remain as it was recently reported that personal loan debt rose slightly, which many feel is an indication that the economy’s recovery may be slowing once again. Obviously, high rates of unemployment have led to consumer debt from credit cards and personal loans to become a problem and has also necessitated many to turn to personal loan and credit card debt relief programs.

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North Augusta to impose fee for paying by credit card

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 by sms

North Augusta to impose fee for paying by credit card
 

NORTH AUGUSTA -- North Augusta City Council gave first reading Monday to its 2011 proposed general fund budget of $27.4 million, $1.4 million higher than the budget for 2010.

Though residents will not see an increase in rates, the city plans to begin charging residents $3 per credit transaction when paying their bills by credit card so that costs to the city can be offset.

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Clovr Raises Cash To Create Ad Units That Link Coupons To Credit Cards

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Waltham, Mass.-based Clovr Media is coming out of stealth mode today to announce it has created a new type of loyalty program for banks and financial institutions that link a users’ account to an coupon displayed in a banner advertisement on a PC or mobile device. The company is co-founded by Tom Burgess, who founded and served as CEO of Third Screen Media, the mobile ad network that was acquired by AOL (NYSE: AOL) in 2007.

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Credit Card Fraud Suspect Has Ties to Robbery Where Bruton Classmate Died

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If Credit Card Fraud Suspect Has Ties to Robbery Where Bruton Classmate Died
 
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A Crime Line caller identified this suspect in a credit card larcey as John W. Chaffin.
York County investigators have charged a 20-year-old county man with theft and credit card offenses after receiving a tip from a Crime Line caller.

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Palmview officials probed after credit card abuse alleged

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Palmview officials probed after credit card abuse alleged
By Martha L. Hernández
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PALMVIEW – Palmview officials denied any wrongdoing — any credit card abuse, in particular — after the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office announced a criminal investigation of elected officials and other Palmview city employees.

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