Old-fashioned lampposts stolen (39) Nov 20, 2009
1:13 p.m. - A resident in the 100 block of West Thomson Street reported that she received a call from Staples wanting authorization for a 499 camera lens that was charged to her credit card and was to be shipped to Riverdale, Ill. The woman canceled the order. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Officials: Pentagon Probed Finances Nov 20, 2009
Whitman emphasized that although the FBI can compel banks, credit card companies and other private institutions to produce such records by issuing a National Security Letter, the military is authorized only to request that the institutions turn them over. The CIA has long had similar "noncompulsory" authority, although intelligence officials said that such requests are rare and tend to relate to espionage investigations of the CIA's own officials. (Yahoo News -- Privacy Issues)
Burgers paid for by mobile phone Nov 20, 2009
In Japan, DoCoMo set up a service which allows customers to use their handsets as a credit card. By April there were around 3m wallet phones in Japan using a pre-paid credit system where users topped up their account, often via a website, before using their phone to pay for something. (Yahoo News -- Wireless Technology)
Smaller, local banks looking good Nov 20, 2009
In five years, Capital One has never attempted to change my credit card terms. Three new credit unions have opened in the Hill Country and I will join in with Ramsey and Howard if you are interested in consumer banking: stick with a credit union or find you a nice little bank. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Nov 20, 2009
" Nissan worked directly with eBay last year, using print ads to urge consumers to visit eBay Motors and check out a make-believe auction for a ride in a Nissan Altima. Those who followed through found the fake auction, as well as links to real Nissan dealers and to Nissan-brand collectible items being sold on the site. MOST POPULAR - BUSINESS Inside NYTimes.com Laws protecting consumers from predatory actions by the credit card industry should be in effect already. After telling people that... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Member Convicted Of Honduras Development Scheme Nov 20, 2009
There was evidence and testimony that Pearson spent much of the money on himself on a boat, cars, payments to an ex-wife, credit card balances and travel. The only real estate Pearson developed on Roatan was a home for himself, an opulent, three-story waterfront home called Paradise Point Villa. (FOX61, CT)
Sonoma School Gardens fundraiser Nov 20, 2009
Take up the offer at 933-2600 or mail check or credit card info to Sonoma International Film Festival, P.O. Box 1613, Sonoma CA 95476. H H H Bluegrass Bar in Glen Ellen's Jack London Village has some major comfort foods for specials this weekend, including braised boneless beef short rib, papaya and ancho chili marinated skirt steak with cilantro rice and whole white beans, as well as Sunday's fried chicken with adobo mash and collard greens ( 18 to 25). (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Trustee: Temple funds funneled Nov 20, 2009
Financial records show Annamalai has used temple funds for mortgage payments on his million-dollar mansion in Duluth, loan payments on personal Lexus and Mercedes vehicles, and credit card payments, said David Crumpton, an accountant and certified fraud examiner employed by the trustee to help unravel the temple's finances. "There are certainly indications that money was used improperly by Mr. Annamalai for personal purposes ... which suggests he is taking money from a source other than his... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Savers earning pennies for thrift Nov 20, 2009
Worse yet for the ordinary citizen, banks are still maximizing interest rates on credit card balances (as high as 21 percent on mine) and they are socking it to customers with overdraft protection charges. Public dissatisfaction with banks unexpectedly surfaced in Chicago duringthe American Banking Association meetings in late October. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Police make "trojan" virus arrests Nov 20, 2009
The Metropolitan Police said the trojan was configured so that once installed in an affected computer, it recorded users' bank details and passwords, credit card numbers and other information such as passwords for social networking sites. The financial gains for the criminals and the potential losses to individuals and institutions affected were very substantial, detectives said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Bill to address concerns over personal information Nov 20, 2009
The Bill seeks to prevent the occurrences of people losing their money through credit card fraud, customer-privacy infringements and data theft. News Poll. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Buy the right media player Nov 20, 2009
It is the size of a credit card. You can watch videos and look at pictures on the 2. (USA Today -- Tech)
Fraud Task Force Warns of New Scam Nov 20, 2009
And neither would your bank or credit card companies. Daniels says when you get an email like this, look it through before responding. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Former Tyco chiefs jailed for $150m corporate theft Nov 20, 2009
Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off. Tuesday 20 September 2005 08. (Yahoo News -- Tyco)
FRAUD: GILLETTE, Nov. 15 Nov 20, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:48 PM MST Someone recently charged $278 to a Gillette womans credit card, taking out several newspaper ads to sell a motorcycle. The charges were made at The News-Record, Laramie Boomerang, Cody Enterprise and Casper Star-Tribune, police Sgt. Bill Elger said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
20/20: Behind the Face of a Devout Preacher: Masked Killer? Nov 20, 2009
"Every time Isabelle said, 'Kelle, I need this,' or 'I want that,' he'd be like, 'OK, here, dear, here's the credit card,'" said Jarka's older sister, Aquilla Schafer. "And it was always, 'Where does she want to go out for dinner?' Because he always put her first in his life.". (ABC News)
Travelers give thanks Nov 20, 2009
Im thankful for the housekeeper at the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto who found my credit card on the floor earlier this year and placed it on the desk instead of heading out for her own holiday shopping spree. Im thankful for the increasing number of states that have made it a ticket-able offense to drive while texting. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tester talks bank regulation, credit, Going-to-the-Sun Nov 20, 2009
Tester also answered several questions about the credit card industry ... It creates accountability for the credit card industry, Tester said. (Havre Daily News, MT)
The Coppell Police Department responded to the following incidents Nov 20, 2009
Unknown suspect used victims credit card number. 11:24 a.m. Criminal mischief reported in the 300 block of Woodhurst Drive. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Little Elm police calls for Oct. 22 Oct. 28 compiled from information provided by the Little Elm Police Department. Nov 20, 2009
8:28 p.m. - Credit card or debit card abuse reported at 800 block of W. Eldorado Pkwy. Share this Article. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Save money while holiday shopping Nov 20, 2009
Check to make sure a page is secure with the lock symbol when you enter your credit card number, or consider paying with a PayPal account which offers you protection for the purchase price and shipping costs. Make sure you complete your holiday shopping list this year easily and for less money. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Marblehead police log: Nov. 11-16, 2009 Nov 20, 2009
Walk-in reported having lost driver s license and credit card at 7:19 p.m.. Investigated report that house was toilet-papered on Batchelder Road at 9:38 p.m.. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Monsters are with us Nov 20, 2009
Ask yourself, do you have a credit card from one or more of these banks. Almost everyone does. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Police Reports Nov 20, 2009
Credit card abuse- a woman discover that someone had made unknown transaction on her card. Aug. 25. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Top Eurobank prepares for 'global economic collapse'... Nov 20, 2009
When Goldman Sachs is issuing you a credit card and Capital One moves into M&A, I;ll respond to your post ... People should just walk away from their mortgage and credit card debt ... A sustained recovery in financial markets required policy on a government level ; but it is personal responsibility from the credit card holder, the homeowner, the journalist to the banker which can allow us to avoid this catastrophe again. (The Drudge Report)
To lower rates, Citi customers must spend Nov 20, 2009
See today's average credit card rates across the country ... NEW YORK - For Citibank credit card holders, there is one way to escape the bank's rate hikes currently under way: Meet a monthly spending requirement ... With 92 million credit cards in circulation last year, Citi was the second largest card issuer in the country, according to CreditCards. (MSNBC -- Business)
Shanghai Manners Nov 20, 2009
Dickie Yip, executive vice president at Bank of Communications, lamented that 80 percent of the 11 million Chinese people who have opened up credit card accounts with the bank pay off their accounts in full every month. "We're encouraging our best customers not to repay," he said. (Slate)
Visa chargeback actions upheld on appeal Nov 20, 2009
ANS, which sells gasoline-station supplies and equipment, signed an agreement with its bank allowing the company to accept its customers' Visa credit cards ... But the credit card company later concluded the charges were fraudulent and took the money back ... Among the arguments it presented was a claim that Visa had promised to engage in additional fraud transactions anytime there were e-commerce transactions, deals where the credit card is not physically present where the purchase is made but... (AZCentral -- Business)
Japan wants yen to be the anchor of Asia Nov 20, 2009
Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off. Monday 8 December 2003 02. (Yahoo News -- Asian Economy)
Needham's Chapel Street construction hurts businesses Nov 20, 2009
Nancy Wright, owner of Perennial Designs at 117 Chapel St., said a lack of phone service prevented her business from being able to use its credit card machine. That resulted in a 60 percent drop in business, she said. (Needham Tab, MA)
Stripper murder diary Nov 20, 2009
Detectives, using credit card receipts, tracked down a store video that captured Marjorie shopping for that very giant Rubbermaid bin two days after Jay disappeared ... Detectives, using credit card receipts, tracked down a store video that captured Marjorie shopping for that very giant Rubbermaid bin two days after Jay disappeared. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Wellesley crime: Stolen cell phones and home break-ins Nov 20, 2009
On Nov. 10 at 11:15 a.m., a man from Oakland Street reported two unauthorized charges had been made to his credit card ... The resident didn t believe anyone had had access to his credit card. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Queen outlines UK election themes Nov 20, 2009
The bill also would ban credit card companies from sending unsolicited blank checks to their customers "to prevent financial institutions from encouraging customers to borrow more than they can afford.". "As the economic recovery is established, my government will reduce the budget deficit and ensure that national debt is on a sustainable path," the queen said in the speech. (CNN -- World)
Skip the Black Friday lines; go online Nov 20, 2009
Many credit card issuers will double the warranty up to one additional year if you use their card to make the purchase. Now that's the Clark Smart approach to spreading some holiday cheer to your gift recipients and your own wallet. (CNN)
Cut through credit card 'gobbledygook' Nov 20, 2009
A push to simplify credit card 'gobbledygook' - CNN.com ... A push to simplify credit card 'gobbledygook ... Most consumers whom CNN talked to were unable to wade through the credit card companies' fine print. (CNN)
Camera case picture-perfect Nov 20, 2009
You can also tuck in a credit card and ID. It's an attractive case that doesn't scream "tourist." The bad: This is meant for compact cameras, so if you have an older, bulkier model, the camera may not fit. Cost: 14. (Montana Standard, MT)
Canada's Flaherty Plans to Issue Code of Conduct for Credit-Card Issuers Nov 20, 2009
Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said hes introducing a voluntary code of conduct today for credit card providers. Flaherty, in comments to reporters today in Ottawa, said he will hold consultations on the new voluntary rules for 60 days. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Public records for Nov. 19, 2009 Nov 20, 2009
Olivia R. Luman, 24, Palm Coast, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, smuggling contraband into a detention facility; Jennifer R. French, 35, Cassadaga, possession of Oxycodone; Kiley Sue Flowers, 39, Holly Hill, violation of probation; Lisa Ann Duvall, 27, fraudulent use of a credit card; Audrey Roberts Toliver, 51, Daytona Beach, aggravated assault; Jamie Lynn Clayton, 21, Deltona, violation of probation; Brittany Ann Gimpel, 21,... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Pile the presents high with 0 percent balance transfers Nov 20, 2009
Credit Cards, Visa, MasterCard, American Express - SMH ... Compare and save on credit cards ... Save on your credit card with our nifty comparison tools. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
How to Repair a Bad Credit Score Qu... Nov 20, 2009
A bad credit score will impact on the ability to raise funds, get a mortgage, get credit cards, finance an auto purchase and so on ... The number of credit card accounts to have in order to maximize a score is between 3 and 5 (although having more will not significantly damage a credit score rating) ... If a credit card owner has more than six cards, it may be wise to close the newest accounts. (Suite101.com)
Producers want film stimulus package Nov 20, 2009
Big-budget movies such as Happy Feet 2 and Mad Max: Fury Road will still be financed out of Hollywood, but the rest of the industry will be ''20 credit card films. But the association is unlikely to get extra support from the Government before a planned review of the offset next year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Poll: Floridians not upbeat about economy Nov 19, 2009
Most Floridians report good basic financial habits: 95 percent say they check their credit card bills monthly, 92 percent say they check their bank statements monthly and two-thirds say they pay off their credit cards monthly. All that translates into a population that is largely frozen in place, unwilling to make the kind of changes, investments or purchases that could stimulate Florida's sluggish economy, the report notes. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Officials: Pentagon Probed Finances Nov 19, 2009
Whitman emphasized that although the FBI can compel banks, credit card companies and other private institutions to produce such records by issuing a National Security Letter, the military is authorized only to request that the institutions turn them over. The CIA has long had similar "noncompulsory" authority, although intelligence officials said that such requests are rare and tend to relate to espionage investigations of the CIA's own officials. (Yahoo News -- Privacy Issues)
New Storm Brings Powerful Winds, Plenty Of Rain, Mountain Snow Nov 19, 2009
Find out how a little planning for holiday shopping can save you cash and help you avoid big credit card bills. People with type 2 diabetes can still enjoy restaurant meals with some planning and ahead-of-time menu sleuthing. (KIRO TV, WA)
Pre-holiday feast back on track Nov 19, 2009
"Lord yes, we are going to have our dinner this year even if I have to use my credit card," said Angels' founder Mary Barrs. The meal and inspirational program at the Dickerson Center, 308 S. Martin Luther King Drive, is free for senior citizens only. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Get more: Money Source Nov 19, 2009
If they're used correctly, credit cards can be a great convenience ... It's hard to do without a credit card or banking account ... As more consumers watch their wallets, they've been swapping credit cards for debit cards. (WJRT, MI)
Sheriff warns of new scam Nov 19, 2009
Fitzgerald reminds everyone to never give out a credit card number to unfamiliar persons or businesses. The Chetek Alert 2009. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Smaller, local banks looking good Nov 19, 2009
In five years, Capital One has never attempted to change my credit card terms. Three new credit unions have opened in the Hill Country and I will join in with Ramsey and Howard if you are interested in consumer banking: stick with a credit union or find you a nice little bank. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Police make "trojan" virus arrests Nov 19, 2009
The Metropolitan Police said the trojan was configured so that once installed in an affected computer, it recorded users' bank details and passwords, credit card numbers and other information such as passwords for social networking sites. The financial gains for the criminals and the potential losses to individuals and institutions affected were very substantial, detectives said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
The Sealy Police Department released a report of its activity for the period of Sept. 15-28. Inclusion in the report does not imply the person is guilty of any crime. Nov 19, 2009
Officers dispatched to 201 Second St. in reference to credit card abuse. Officers dispatched to I-10 in reference to a reckless driver resulting in the arrests of Joe Helton for driving under the influence and Wade Wallace for furnishing alcohol to a minor. (Sealy News, TX)
FRAUD: GILLETTE, Nov. 15 Nov 19, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:48 PM MST Someone recently charged $278 to a Gillette womans credit card, taking out several newspaper ads to sell a motorcycle. The charges were made at The News-Record, Laramie Boomerang, Cody Enterprise and Casper Star-Tribune, police Sgt. Bill Elger said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
AP TRAVEL AND LEISURE DIGEST for week of Nov. 16 Nov 19, 2009
FLIGHT PLAN-CREDIT CARD FEES. ATLANTA Another fee is coming in the new year for airline and hotel customers this time from your credit card company. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Thomas Oliver Nov 19, 2009
Incoming college freshmen beware: Credit card companies have until February to sign you up. The new credit card law can't protect us from ourselves ... Politicians get to claim they socked it to the big bad credit card companies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Ting Faber banks on relaxing retirement (5) Nov 19, 2009
She said she has two checking accounts and two credit cards ... She has two credit card accounts for the same reason. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Fishburne and 'CSI': The evidence is weak Nov 19, 2009
A girl gets caught in a credit card scam in Miami, shipped for her body parts to New York, and then forced into prostitution in Las Vegas. Even by TV standards, that's a remarkable run of bad luck. (USA Today -- Life)
Valley businesses get boost with microloans Nov 19, 2009
In the Valley, such loans are providing hope for business owners who have seen their credit cards and home-equity lines dry up ... Their business credit card company which charges a 21% annual interest rate cut their limit from $18,000 to $5,800. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Calif. forecast: Another massive deficit California will face a nearly $21 billion budget gap over the next 18 months, extending a fiscal crisis that already has led to steep ... Nov 19, 2009
Tax cuts and borrowing appear to be in disfavor after taxes were raised earlier this year and tens of billions of dollars were added to the state's credit card during Schwarzenegger's tenure. Unless the governor and lawmakers reprioritize spending and add revenue, the state will face $20 billion deficits each year through 2015, Taylor warned. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Click to read:The Dumb Things You Do With Your Money Nov 19, 2009
If you have to spend money on a psychologist, its probably still cheaper than the golf clubs or designer shoes you put on your credit card after that last argument with the boss ... The number of people who have money in savings accounts, earning less than 2 percent, while carrying debt on credit cards that charge more than 14 percent is shocking, Wallaert says ... Of Thrives customers who have more than $500 in credit card debt, almost 40 percent have more than enough in savings to pay it... (CBS News)
ID theft scam hunt goes global Nov 19, 2009
As previously reported, a computer seized in the US contained personal data - including names, addresses, credit card information, and transaction records - from around 2,300 UK punters. Closer examination has revealed the details of at least 8,500 people in 60 countries were obtained through the scam. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Debacle Hall of Fame Nov 19, 2009
He was dismayed to that many of these drives had not had their memories properly wiped: One still contained data from its days in an ATM machine, and two were packed with credit card numbers. He bought several dozen more used hard drives, and found that overall only about 10 percent had had their memories adequately wiped. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
The Anti-ID-Theft Bill That Isn't Nov 19, 2009
A criminal collects enough personal information about you to be able to impersonate you to banks, credit card companies, brokerage houses, etc. Posing as you, he steals your money, or takes a destructive joyride on your good credit. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Privacy Tips Nov 19, 2009
All it takes is a social security number for a thief to obtain credit cards, loans and other lines of credit in your name ... Protect yourself from identity theft by shredding credit card receipts, bills, pre-approved credit card applications and other sensitive documents before throwing them in the garbage ... This means your banks, credit card companies and other financial institutions are sending you their policies on privacy and information sharing. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
When public and private collide Nov 19, 2009
Account names, real names and contact details, but not credit card information, were all visible. And the net's not the only place where personal details can leak out. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 19, 2009
"You can get people's e-mail, VoIP phone calls, [calls made over the Internet] -- even passwords and credit card transactions -- as long as you have the right software to decrypt that.". In theory, surveillance involving Internet communications can be executed legally under federal law. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Fighting frugal fatigue Nov 19, 2009
Anderson, who is chief spokesperson at Sylvania in Danvers, may be an extreme case, but it seems that after a year of watching our wallets, bank accounts, and 401(k) plans with the tenacity of a wheelchair-bound Jimmy Stewart in an Alfred Hitchcock thriller, some are throwing up their hands, taking out their credit cards, and wading back into pre-recession spending habits ... But about a month ago, I found myself breaking out my credit card again when a pair of killer boots were practically... (Boston Globe)
