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What can I do if someone steals my credit card number and makes purchases?

If your credit card number is stolen (not the actual card), you aren’t liable for the unaut Read More

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Is my credit history included in a CLUE or A-PLUS report?

No, only information about property loss claims made against homeowner or automobile policies are included in these Read More

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Where can I complain about a credit card company’s privacy practices?

You can complain about a credit card company’s privacy practices by filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Using Peer-to-Peer Payments Safer
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Using Peer-to-Peer Payments More Safely

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) payment services (PayPal, Venmo) enable you to easily send, receive or request payments to or from others. Read More

Your Card’s Been Lost/Stolen: Next Steps
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Your Card Is Lost/Stolen: Next Steps

When you realize that you’ve lost your card or it's been stolen, you’ll want to notify your bank or credit card company as soon as possible. If you’re not satisfied with their response, you can file a complaint with the Read More

Think About Your Cards (Before the Next Retail Data Breach)
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Think About Your Cards (Before the Next Retail Data Breach)

As data breaches exposing payment card information continue to make headlines, there are a couple of things you can consider to reduce their potential impact on you.

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