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Card Watch - http://www.cardwatch.org.uk/
Association for Payment Clearing Services (APACS) is UK banking industry's body that works with police, retailers, cardholders and organisations to fight payment card fraud. Provides interactive training on prevention with articles, links and contacts. |
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Choosing and Using Credit Cards - http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/choose.htm
Detailed discussion of credit card terms and other costs and features. |
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Secured Credit Card Marketing Scams - http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/secured.htm
Covers the deceptive advertising claims some marketers use to entice consumers with subprime histories. |
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Credit Card Blocking - http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/credbloc.htm
1997 article from FTC about what blocking is, when it is used, and how to avoid it. |
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Gold and Platinum Cards - http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/goldplat.htm
1996 article from FTC that warns about hidden charges and fees. |
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U.S. PIRG - http://www.pirg.org/consumer/banks/debit/debitcards1.htm
ATM and debit card article by the State Public Interest Research Groups. Includes explanation of rights and liabilities, pitfalls, and how they differ from credit cards. |
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MasterCard - Money Management - http://www.mastercard.com/findacard/student/managemoney/manage.html
Offers tips for students on how to manage credit for college fund. |
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Credit Cards at Bankrate.com - http://www.bankrate.com/brm/rate/cc_home.asp
Average rates, features, fee and rate comparisons and searches, scam alerts, FAQ and articles. |
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Frontline: Secret History of the Credit Card - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/credit/
FRONTLINE and The New York Times examine how the credit card industry has become so pervasive, lucrative and politically powerful. |
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How Stuff Works - http://www.howstuffworks.com/credit-card.htm
Explains the technology of credit cards and the different types of cards and plans available to consumers. |
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ATM Debit Cards - http://www.pirg.org/consumer/banks/debit/fact.htm
Public Interest Research Groups article on problems with debit cards. |
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CardTechnology.com News Bulletins - http://www.cardtechnology.com/newsbulletins.html
Monthly. Archives available. Examines issues and developments in smart cards and other advanced credit card technologies in banking, transportation, government, and university settings. |
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Debit Cards: Beyond Cash and Checks - http://www.natlconsumersleague.org/debitbro.htm
From the National Consumers League, article discusses what a debit card is, types, when to use, responsible use, tips and warnings. |
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CardRatings.com - Credit Related Articles - http://www.cardratings.com/freepersonalfinancecontent.html
Offers content (articles) for webmasters and educational purposes. |
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How to Dig Yourself Out of Credit Card Debt - http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/1997/07/07/smallb4.html
Denver Business Journal article geared towards the small business owner. |