Reducing Telemarketing Calls
Unwanted telemarketing calls can be disruptive, but there are a number of steps you can take to minimize them.
Read MoreWhy do I get so much junk mail?
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) makes deals with businesses to increase the amount of standard mail (junk mail) that’s sent.
Read MoreReturns, Driver’s Licenses and The Retail Equation
Stores will often ask you to show your driver’s license (or other government-issued ID) when you return a purchase and then record your information along with information about the returned items to help identify patterns of return fraud or abuse.
Read MoreShopping Safer Online
While shopping online has some great benefits, there are also some privacy and security risks to consider.
Read MoreDo I have to provide my credit card when paying by check in California?
No, a store in California can’t
Read MoreWhat’s a data breach?
A data breach is a security violation in which sensitive, protected or confidential data is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen or used by an unauthorized individual. It could be a result of
Read MoreCalifornia Court Ruling Strengthens Consumer Privacy: Retail Stores Not Allowed to Collect Zip Codes
On Feb. 10, 2011, the California Supreme Court ruled that retail stores are not allowed to request and record a consumer's zip code as part of a credit card transaction.
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