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From the National Consumers League, article discusses what a debit card is, types, when to use,
responsible use, tips and warnings.
http://www.natlconsumersleague.org/debitbro.htm#intro
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Credit Repair Fraud Proliferates
1996 article from the Better Business Bureau that offers tips for consumers to avoid credit card
fraud.
http://www.bbb.org/alerts/article.asp?ID=323
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PIRG Debit Card Facts
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.
http://www.pirg.org/consumer/banks/debit/debitcards1.htm
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FTC Facts for Consumers
Federal Trade Commission article on what to do if your cards are lost or stolen. Includes right,
debit and credit differences, and personal liability in PDF format.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/atmcard.pdf
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Credit Talk
Money management resource by MasterCard International. Includes tools, budgeting basics, tips,
articles, glossary, and student guides.
http://www.creditalk.com
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CardOffers.com - Cardholder Reviews
Consumer reviews of cards and card companies.
http://cardoffers.com/reviews/cardholders/introduction.asp
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APACS Card Watch
Source on payment card fraud and its prevention. This is the UK banking industry's body that works
with police, retailers and organizations to fight plastic card fraud.
http://www.cardwatch.org.uk/
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BBC Inside Out - Credit Card Cloning
A report on credit card fraud and card cloning.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/east/series3/credit_card_cloning.shtml
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Federal Reserve Board: Shop - The Credit Card You Pick Can Save You Money
Tips on how to shop around for a credit card and analyze various offers and agreements.
http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/SHOP/
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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.
http://www.cardtechnology.com/newsbulletins.html
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Choosing and Using Credit Cards
Detailed discussion of credit card terms and other costs and features.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/choose.htm
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Credit Card Nation
Offers opportunities for financial education and discusses America's addiction to credit.
http://www.creditcardnation.com
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CardWeb.com
Research firm whose primary focus is providing credit card industry information. News and
commentary with archives going back several years.
http://www.cardweb.com/
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How to Get a Credit Card if You Have Bad Credit
From eHow.com, list of steps to take, tips, and warnings.
http://www.ehow.com/ehow/ehow.jsp?id=5589
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Different Types of Credit and Debit Cards
Offers a primer on the different types of cards available and how-to choose wisely.
http://www.nolo.com/encyclopedia/articles/dc/dc1.html
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Ready, Set... Credit
Information to help consumers determine whether they're ready for plastic, and what to look for
when selecting an issuer.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/young/readycrdt.htm
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Gold and Platinum Cards
1996 article from FTC that warns about hidden charges and fees.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/goldplat.htm
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Credit Card Loss Protection Offers: They're the Real Steal
FTC article alerting consumers on loss protection insurance scams.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/lossalrt.htm
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Secured Credit Card Marketing Scams
Covers the deceptive advertising claims some marketers use to entice consumers with subprime
histories.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/secured.htm
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Credit Card Blocking
1997 article from FTC about what blocking is, when it is used, and how to avoid it.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/credbloc.htm
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Avoiding Credit and Charge Card Fraud
FTC advice on how to protect yourself from fraud.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/cards.htm
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Automatic Debit Scams
How to avoid unauthorized debits from checking accounts, advice from the Federal Trade Commission.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/tmarkg/debit.htm
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Credit and ATM Cards - What To Do If They're Lost or Stolen
Covers how to limit your financial loss, how to protect your cards, whether to buy a registration
service, and how to file a complaint.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/atmcard.htm
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How Stuff Works
Explains the technology of credit cards and the different types of cards and plans available to
consumers.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/credit-card.htm
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Credit Source Online
Comparisons of credit cards types. Also has articles covering getting, keeping and protecting
one's credit and credit cards from trouble and scams.
http://creditsourceonline.com
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How to Dig Yourself Out of Credit Card Debt
Denver Business Journal article geared towards the small business owner.
http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/1997/07/07/smallb4.html
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Paying Safe
Article covers safety issue of using credit cards over the internet.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m0CXD/2000_Jan/59023148/p1/article.jhtml
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ATM Debit Cards
Public Interest Research Groups article on problems with debit cards.
http://www.pirg.org/consumer/banks/debit/fact.htm
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MasterCard - Money Management
Offers tips for students on how to manage credit for college fund.
http://www.mastercard.com/findacard/student/managemoney/manage.html
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How to Get a Lower Interest Rate on a Credit Card
Tips, steps to take, warnings, from eHow.com.
http://www.ehow.com/ehow/ehow.jsp?id=2404
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CreditBrain
Provides a free credit card suggestion and search tool.
http://www.creditbrain.com/
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VISA - Consumer Tips
Tips and advice about managing, saving, and spending money, as well as a compilation of recommended
financial resources on the web.
http://www.usa.visa.com/personal/practical_money_skills/
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How to Pay Miscellaneous Credit Card Bills Online
Steps, warnings, tips and advice from eHow.com.
http://www.ehow.com/ehow/ehow.jsp?id=14021
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Consumer Guide: 12 Credit Card Secrets
"12 Credit Card Secrets Banks Don't Want You to Know" contains advice to help
consumers. Although the State of Massachusetts created this site, the tips here apply to any U.S.
citizen.
http://www.state.ma.us/consumer/Pubs/credsecr.htm
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TruthAboutCredit.org
Offering advice on credit cards. Coverage includes rip-offs, hazards, traps and navigating offers.
http://www.truthaboutcredit.org/
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More Ways To Shop Smart
Consumer advice from MasterCard when using credit cards to shop online.
http://www.mastercard.com/shoponline/set/bestpractices.html
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Credit InfoCenter
Offers information on credit cards, billing errors, overcharges, tips and advice.
http://www.creditinfocenter.com/cards/
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Credit Cards at Bankrate.com
Average rates, features, fee and rate comparisons and searches, scam alerts, FAQ and articles.
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/rate/cc_home.asp
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Credit Card Goodies
Provides grapevine news and information on cards offering rewards program.
http://www.creditcardgoodies.com/
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