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What is Credit Card and Debit Card Blocking?
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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."
What is Blocking?
When you use a credit or debit card to check into a hotel or rent a car .....
Author: John Mussi
Category: Business & Finance
Date Posted: April 22, 2005
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What is Identity Theft?
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How can someone steal your identity? Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information such as your name, credit card number or other identifying information, without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. .....
Author: John Mussi
Category: Business & Finance
Date Posted: April 22, 2005
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How to Prevent Identity Theft
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The best way to prevent Identity Theft is always to be vigilant. Never assume or take things for granted. Here are examples of some of the steps you can take to protect yourself against Identity Theft:
Buy a shredder – they are readily available from any office supplies company. They are also relatively cheap compared to the cost of having your identity stolen.
Do NOT .....
Author: John Mussi
Category: Business & Finance
Date Posted: April 22, 2005
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How Identity Theft Occurs
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In the course of a busy day, you may write a cheque at the grocery shop, charge theatre tickets, rent a car, post your tax returns, change service providers for your cell phone, or apply for a credit card. Chances are you don't give these everyday transactions a second thought. But an identity thief does.
Identity theft is a serious crime. People whose identities have bee .....
Author: John Mussi
Category: Business & Finance
Date Posted: April 22, 2005
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