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ATM Debit Cards
Public Interest Research Groups article on problems with debit cards.
Avoiding Credit and Charge Card Fraud
FTC advice on how to protect yourself from fraud.
BBC Inside Out - Credit Card Cloning
A report on credit card fraud and card cloning.
Card Watch
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.
CardOffers.com - Cardholder Reviews
Consumer reviews of cards and card companies.
CardRatings.com - Credit Related Articles
Offers content (articles) for webmasters and educational purposes.
CardTechnology.com News Bulletins
Monthly. Archives available. Examines issues and developments in smart cards and other advanced credit card technologies in banking, transportation, government, and university settings.
Choosing a Credit Card
Tips on how to shop around for a credit card and analyze various offers and agreements. From the Federal Reserve Board.
Choosing and Using Credit Cards
Detailed discussion of credit card terms and other costs and features.
Credit and ATM Cards - What To Do If They're
Covers how to limit your financial loss, how to protect your cards, whether to buy a registration service, and how to file a complaint.
Credit Card Blocking
1997 article from FTC about what blocking is, when it is used, and how to avoid it.
Credit Card Goodies
Provides grapevine news and information on cards offering rewards program.
Credit Card Loss Protection Offers: They're t
FTC article alerting consumers on loss protection insurance scams.
Credit Card Secrets
Article from Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation gives advice to help consumers with tips that apply to any U.S. citizen.
Credit Cards & General Credit Issues
Forum. Anonymous posts are allowed.
Credit Cards at Bankrate.com
Average rates, features, fee and rate comparisons and searches, scam alerts, FAQ and articles.
Debit Cards: Beyond Cash and Checks
From the National Consumers League, article discusses what a debit card is, types, when to use, responsible use, tips and warnings.
Gold and Platinum Cards
1996 article from FTC that warns about hidden charges and fees.
How Stuff Works
Explains the technology of credit cards and the different types of cards and plans available to consumers.
How to Dig Yourself Out of Credit Card Debt
Denver Business Journal article geared towards the small business owner.
How to Get a Lower Interest Rate on a Credit Card
Tips, steps to take, warnings.
MasterCard - Money Management
Offers tips for students on how to manage credit for college fund.
Ready, Set... Credit
Information to help consumers determine whether they're ready for plastic, and what to look for when selecting an issuer.
Secured Credit Card Marketing Scams
Covers the deceptive advertising claims some marketers use to entice consumers with subprime histories.
TruthAboutCredit.org
Offering advice on credit cards. Coverage includes rip-offs, hazards, traps and navigating offers.
U.S. PIRG
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.
Your Credit Card Companies
Provides a centralized resource center on aspects of consumer credit, including education, reporting and scores, identity theft, fraud, financial tools and resources.