Dating Services
What are the Cons of Internet dating services? When choosing what internet dating services are good for you, ... your credit card or make faulty purchases in online stores to your credit card or other accounts ... are shady and aren’t very popular with people. This isn’t a biased report and is totally logical [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 03:23:34
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Your Credit Report Card
Mark Frauenfelder is the co-founder of my favorite sites, Boing Boing (which is a “directory of wonderful things”). Mark’s also a GRS reader. He dropped me a line the other day to tell me about a new project he’s been following. Today, Credit.com is launching a free new online financial tool called Credit Report Card . This tool is designed to provide users with a quick snapshot of their credit reports. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 18:00:31
The Ultimate Pandemic: Identity Theft
If you’ve ever been a victim of identity theft, you know first hand the stress and problems it can cause ... only and not online. 4. When paying bills with a check, especially credit cards, write ... . 6. Make photocopies of your license and credit cards. Keep your social security card at home. Also [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 15:24:48
Stolen credit card numbers become most popular items for sale on criminal chat channels
Omaha, Nebraska (CaymanMama.com) — Security firm, Symantec gathers the figures of online fraud to ascertain the depth and extent to which cyber ... who specialize in credit card fraud have a credit line of over $5 billion. The news report projects ... attacks and magnetic strip skimmers, are designed to steal credit card information.” The report [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 17:28:20
7 Reasons to Start Your Own E-Commerce Website
by Steven Snell As internet access continues to grow around the world and new technologies continue to improve, the amount of money that is spent by consumers online is constantly increasing. In the early days of e-commerce many buyers were hesitant to give our credit card information online, but it is a part of everyday life now for many of us. This gives everyone and every small business an incredible opportunity to do business online. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 20:28:17
My Brief Bitch Session
My Brief Bitch Session July 7th, 2008 by Evil Beet Okay, so I have to tell you guys this story ... and bodies, and the lotions are awesome, and it’s all good. Today, I check my credit card bill online ... THE TAN. I mean, in fairness, I guess I did sign the credit card receipt without looking too carefully [more...]
Date: 2008-07-08 05:26:52
Obama Campaign Finance Fraud Gains Traction UPDATE: MEDIA REFUSING TO REPORT, INSISTS CONTRIBUTIONS ARE REAL-- DESPITE OCT. 9 NYT REPORT NOTING FICTITIOUS CONTRIBUTORS
—Ace Bumped; Sticky. Will remain top story for an hour. Updates linked at post's end. Fresh posts follow this one. Rebumped ... this fraud: Having worked for companies that process credit cards online, it is necessary to go through ... like to play by the rules that credit card companies have put in place. What if, for some kooky reason [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 17:16:24
Happy Holiday: Watch Out for Credit Fraud!
Credit Fraud I wrote an article on online shopping for office equipment before, and I would like to stress the importance of safe shopping, ... scam that requires me to enter personal info to redeem. Credit cards transaction - do a double check ... to you. If your business accept credit cards payment, be prepared to double, or even triple check [more...]
Date: 2008-12-13 15:13:30
Tips for the online safety of your credit card
By Pinaki Ghosh Once you take the plunge into the internet marketing business, ... is scrambled over the net; which means your credit card information is safe. But the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) reports that these symbols can be duped also. • It’s not safe to pass on your credit [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 15:43:24
Free Credit Reports
When I started blogging I became more aware about making transaction in the internet ... . They copy or stole the codes of your credit cards. The owner of the card has no idea ... reports and your credit history rating. You can do this online. It’s so easy and fast, plus hassle-free [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 05:08:00
Free shredding Jan. 24 in Tacoma
Free shredding Jan. 24 in TacomaAttorney General sues Colfax couple for equity skimmingProtect yourself from e-mail hijackers and spoofersAGs reach deal to debug Dell’s customer serviceVirtual credit cards may give online shoppers peace of mind ... Sentinel Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection Washington Department [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 01:33:05
Movember to Remember: Please Donate
Prostate cancer is not a laughing matter. OK in some cases it is. But anyway... Today kicks off Movember (www.movember.com), the month formerly known as November. Movember is an annual charity movement where men lose ... . To donate to HHR's Mo you can either: Click this link and donate online using your credit card or PayPal [more...]
Date: 2008-11-01 17:13:00
Is it time for you to get a merchant account
Starting a business is hard but maintaining a business for it to be consistently profitable is a lot harder ... your costumers to be able to pay conveniently. To help you regarding this matter, Online Check can help ... , inexpensive credit card processing for your e-commerce site. You can rely on them since they have over 25 [more...]
Date: 2008-09-04 08:46:22
3-in-1 Free Credit Report from CreditNexus
It was the day that I pay all my credit card dues online. Actually, I was worried to not clear all these dues in time from last 2-3 days ... and remove credit report errors. Actually I fond of this feature. Here I suggest you to surf ... Credit Report without applying any charge. These reports can help everyone to manage his/her funds [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 18:43:00
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Argh! This crud virus won’t go away ... registrations. I finished the online credit card authorizations late today. I still have to update the SDA ... . So that is all the excitement that I have to report. Tomorrow, I am going to the STASH meeting. We are going to plan [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 05:50:36
Obama campaign may have received $63,000,000 in illegal foreign donations
For a while now, we've known that the Obama campaign deliberately disregarding address and security-code verification that would have ensured that online credit card donations were being made in compliance with election laws. Now, a new report ... . And the thing is, it's just so obvious. For example:Someone named Good Will from Austin, Texas [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 19:57:00
Five Ways to Detect Fraud Using Geolocation
This post was written by Quova, they sent it as a press release but I thought it was interesting enough to publish on the blog. The 2008 Edition of the CyberSource Online Fraud Report highlights that out of 318 online ... who used credit card numbers later identified as stolen. The report estimates that in 2007 $3.6 [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 13:04:02
Would You Like To Find Out How Airmiles Creditcard Can Help You Fly For Free!.
In the midst of the growing costs of airfare, the having a airmiles credit card that earns airmiles with purchases appeals to several people. Both American Express and Discover own such products. Any product spoken about in this commentary has an online application form, which helps speed your way into enjoying an air miles credit card. American Express airline rewards programs include such features as: The ability to earn travel miles on all you buy with the Card. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-02 00:15:12
About Me
What's New? (see details below)01/03/09 – Pete Hosts the Irish Aires Show01/03/09 - Wyndnwyre & Ed Miller at the UniTunes Coffeehouse01/09/09 – Irish ... for this show are $13 in advance online (credit card) up to theday of the concert. Tickets at the door (cash/check only) are $15.Doors open at 7 PM • General Admission Seatinghttp://www.wyndnwyre.com [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 18:55:00
Five tips for giving to charity online
Five tips for giving to charity online Meg Massie Sep 2nd 2008 Filed under: CharityBefore widespread Internet use, ... by credit card online instead of the old fashioned way, with a check in the mail. It's great ... has been a blessing for charities by allowing them to turn to free email solicitations and online payment [more...]
Date: 2008-09-02 13:05:55
annual credit report
If you use any kind of electronic commerce--credit cards, atm, on-line bill pay, etc--you must be vigilant in regards to your identity ... (FTC) advises consumers who order their free annual credit reports online to be sure to correctly spell ... just to review and keep up to date with how creditors determine your credit score.This is what the FTC [more...]
Date: 2008-02-19 22:01:00
extra in terms of extra fee than what you would have saved ... in your credit report even then you can easily approach for these cards. Online you can easily ... to make maximum out of it. When you start shopping with your credit card you get cash back facility [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 17:42:34
Become a Smart Shopper
Shopping a favorite pastime of women and a chore for men is one of the common daily activities that cannot be escaped ... for that chic new dress you wanted for so long. Only the smart shopper knows where and how to find ... . The payment is also done online in most cases with the help of credit cards. The products are delivered [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 03:25:02
Pop Report: ABBA Via MP3; King Online, Mobile Video; Broadband Catfights
Not sure which is getting more routine now—announcements of musical artists going MP3, ... Online for Free. Visit Web Site Over 25,000 TV Episodes Completely free - no credit card." Given the amount of TV online and free legally now, that sounds almost quaint. The economics of social media [more...]
Date: 2008-07-26 00:45:12
My Brother’s Nasty Bank of America Experience
Make a couple of late payments and Bank of America will jack your interest rate up to 29.99%! ... . So I called Bank of America and mentioned that I had Credit Score that was around 750 ... of America credit card so I pulled up a statement online and come to find out it was 29.99 [more...]
Date: 2008-09-05 01:47:49
I-Card Movement Gets Boost From Equifax
081113_infocard Credit rating giant Equifax released an digital information card for verifying age Thursday, ... go a long way towards eliminating the potential for fraud or identity theft in online transactions ... the Information Card Foundation, a consortium of tech companies including big names like Google, Microsoft [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 21:26:24
Too close for comfort
December 31: I discover OrientalTrading.com. The girls and I enjoy browsing the website and finding fabulous things (at great prices too) ... about it being shipped. I ask why my credit card hasn't been charged yet (I checked online) and she says ... and a Canada Post tracking number. I eagerly check [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 05:17:08
NH’s Attorney General’s Resolutions
NEW HAMPSHIRE’S ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS SOME NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSUMERS TO CONSIDER ... IS TO PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION, FROM CREDIT CARDS TO DRIVER’S LICENSES. HER OFFICE IS PROVIDING TIPS ON GETTING A FREE COPY OF YOUR CREDIT REPORT, STAYING SAFE ONLINE, FOILING PHONE FRAUDSTERS - AND EVEN [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 15:43:47
Slap Chop – Chop them with a Slap!
Vince with ShamWow is now Vince with SlapChop. Sham wow wasn’t really as advertised, the numbers show it ... / It is a verified and certified GoDaddy Merchant website and it is McAfee tested for “theft, credit card fraud, spyware, spam, viruses, and other online scams. GoDaddy & McAfee both stand behind this site [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 04:55:46
270+ Tools for Running a Business Online
Last August we featured a post with more than 230 online apps for running your business ... website that allows your customers to view, download and pay their invoices by credit card or direct debit ... any hassle. Mumboe - Online contract and business agreement management app. FinanciFY - Easy to use [more...]
Date: 2008-09-21 14:20:23
Wednesday Night Marketing News
When I lived and worked in Metro Detroit, the Auto Show was one of the highlights of winter.. ... . "The issues are limited range, long charge times and durability," says David Champion, Consumer Reports ... Financial Services Private-Label Credit Card Biz 'More Bleak Than Sunny' by Les Luchter "Online [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 23:00:00
Top 10 Ways To Protect Yourself From Online Identity Theft
Identity theft is becoming a bigger problem as more and more people are making the internet a bigger part of their lives ... theft schemes. In many cases the ‘phishing party’ uses your credit card to order goods for them selves, in other cases they will apply for credit cards, set up bank accounts, and take advantage [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 14:37:32
VeriSign Partners with Net4 to Deliver Secure E-commerce Solutions to Businesses in India
/India PRwire/ - VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure services for the networked world, ... . “Whether businesses accept orders and credit card details online, give business partners access [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 04:27:30
Identity Theft and Your Online Job Search
By Sharon Davis While identity theft is nothing new, the Web has opened up whole new world of opportunity for identity thieves ... of all complaints, in 2001. The thief will use your personal information to open credit card accounts, cell ... and ruined credit ratings. Identity thieves may pose as representatives of banks, Internet service [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 04:02:59
Not a creature stirring, etc.
"Is 2009 the Year of Credit Card Reform?" - Though new rules slated to come into effect in 2010 are a good start, they're a late start, and Barney Frank is quite right to say they aren't enough. But that doesn't mean the credit ... so inspired John Dean, is now available online. You can also get the audiobook. MadKane has been driven [more...]
Date: 2008-12-24 23:35:17
How To Stop Identity Theft
In today’s technologically advanced world more and more people are falling victim to identity theft both online and offline ... information like your credit report and your bank account ... there are still many “dumpster divers” who go through people’s trash cans looking for a credit card [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 01:49:22
At Last - Looking at the Customer from Their Point of View
Stessa Cohen and Kristin Moyer here. Wells Fargo announced that it is launching an online loan-consolidation repayment program in combination with ... “How to really pay off credit card debt” “How to get a small business loan in a credit crunch” ... consolidate debt through a person loan. It includes “My Spending Report,” a tool that will let customers [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 14:46:25
Nick Nolte Capital One Card = Greatest Idea Ever
If David Mackie of Ponca City, Oklahoma ever makes his way through our town we’re prepared to buy him a beer, and a lap dance, and a full plate of sliders. His idea to customize his Capital One credit card with Nick Nolte’ ... with a favorite photo, David Mackie, a 35-year-old salesman, recently went online and submitted a card design [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 18:07:58
john muir
Hamilton Grammar Eco Group's Summer Expedition to Roybridge to do the John Muir Award ... of 600+ complimentary Industry magazines, white papers, webinars, podcasts, and more. No credit cards ... igneous you me and dupree watch notorious online for free kendra wilkinson interview watch [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 03:55:19
Last Week's Best Posts
Kick off your Lifehacker Monday by making sure you didn't miss any of the biggest posts from last week: ... Are Falling Online, But Catches Still Abound "The credit crunch might be doing nasty things ... Score Card, which shows what responses have been received from various politicians on Internet [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 21:58:26
SPAMfighter News - 4 new articles
Here are the latest updates for raplist.antispamsite@blogger ... accept that their only online fear is losing their credit card or ID details, and still [more...]
Date: 2008-12-27 09:01:00
Manage Your Accounts Online and Make Life Easier
When BillShrink Guy discovered the World Wide Web, ... life easier. Here are a list of accounts you’ll most likely be able to manage online: 1. Banking accounts (savings, checking, etc.) 2. Credit card accounts 3. Utility accounts 4. Cell phone [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 22:55:09
Paris Hilton’s Web Site Hacked And Infected
Poor Paris. She sure isn’t having a very good start to the new year ... to obtain login information to their online bank accounts. On Wednesday Garry Scott, a spokesman ... and credit card numbers.” photo: wenn.com Related Stories: Paris Gets Denied A New Pup Paris [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 02:47:03
Set-up and manage a feature-rich online shop with Volusion
Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, there’s an ecommerce solution for just about every kind of store ... and an arsenal of features. Regardless of your service level, you get the these extras standard ... Payment Gateway Credit Card Merchant Services (process Visa, MC, AMEX & Discover cards at industry [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 02:08:53
INTERMISSION ??? - ‘Where’s The Street Team’ Enters Internet Age
‘Where’s The Street Team?’ rushes into the loving arms of 1998 as an online entity!! ... in 1996 (I used my first credit card to purchase a new-in-box $200 Brother word-processor [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 01:50:41
Read Kyle Baker’s I Die at Midnight Free
The talented Kyle Baker has posted his I Die at Midnight online ... in December § I Have a Credit Card, and I’m Not Afraid to Use It [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 00:45:46
Fees to see how your taxes are spent?!
According to new research from the SC Policy Council, the big-spenders in the K-12 public education machine aren’t big fans of disclosure ... . Last year, lawmakers introduced legislation calling for an online check register in each school district. This low-cost high-tech method of releasing spending ledgers, credit card statements and check copies [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 17:13:40
20 Ways To Be A CheapAss In This Recession!
Recession schmession, credit chrunch fredit mrunch. I’m speaking in tongues now ... of online coupon codes and printable coupons to choose from! Make your own coffee. Skip ... it may taste like crap, but it’s free. Practically. Cut up credit cards. Radical [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 22:56:20
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Your website is a crucial part of your online business. This class of Astral entities avoids the presence of man and prefer the solitudes of nature ... , interest rates, debt consolidation using your airline credit card so that you may secure maximum ... distance learning courses under the categories Independent Agent, Airlines, Cruise, Tours and Travel [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 20:35:45
Looking Back On 2008
Although 2008 was a pretty bad year for the economy as a whole, personally it was pretty good ... habits that got me into so much credit card debt culminating in late 2007. I rebuilt my wife’s trust in me (still an ongoing process). I set up online access to ALL of our accounts so she can check [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 04:32:24
