| Dear Abby: Keeping track of passwords is word to the wise online
Dear Abby: Allow me to draw your readers' attention to the importance of keeping track of their online log-in information. We all know it's smart to keep photocopies of our driver's license, credit cards, etc. With as much time as some of us spend online, in addition to the billions of dollars we spend there as a nation, it's wise to keep track of sundry log-in details as well. I keep track of the various Web sites from which I make purchases — the Web site name, user name and my password — because various Web sites require different information. Please suggest that your readers compile this information in a single document and print it out from time to time. Keep a hard copy in a safe place with other important papers. That way, if anything should happen to them, family members will be able to access these Web sites, delete saved credit card information and close the accounts.
Indigo co-owner pleads guilty to credit card fraud
A former co-owner of the now-defunct Indigo Lounge admitted Thursday in federal court to stealing thousands of dollars from restaurant patrons. Kevin O'Connell, 33, flew to Great Falls from Buffalo, N.Y., where he lives, to appear on a felony charge of credit card fraud. He pleaded guilty to the charge, acknowledging that he made $44,209 in unauthorized charges to the credit card accounts of several customers. He said he saved receipts from credit card purchases made in the restaurant, and later used the card numbers on the receipts to make additional charges. .
Credit card scam warning
This one is pretty slick since they provide Y O U with all the information, except the one piece they want. Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it. This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared to protect yourself. One of our employees was called on Wednesday from “VISA", and I was called on Thursday from “MasterCard". The scam works like this: Person calling says, “This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My badge number is 12460. Your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank) did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for £497.99 from a Marketing company based in London?" When you say “No", the caller continues with, “Then we will be issuing a credit to your account.
Chase Paymentech Debuts Website for Small and Medium Businesses
DALLAS, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC, has launched a new website designed to help small and medium sized businesses affordably accept credit card payments. The new site, http://merchantaccount.chasepaymentech.com, provides business owners with a simple, easy to use guide to access the latest Chase Paymentech payment processing tools. The site allows businesses to research payment products that fit their needs and offers quick access to experts who can customize a program to each business' requirements. These programs feature reliable terminals, low interchange rates to process credit card transactions and even custom gift card programs. Solutions can be designed for merchants who need secure payment solutions over the Internet, point-of- sale, telephone, or mail order.
Just Rewards?
Cash back, frequent-flier miles, gift certificates: more than 55% of all credit-card offers have some type of reward attached to them, according to the latest survey by Mintel's Comperemedia, a company that monitors direct-mail solicitations nationwide. Needless to say, the rewards can be great. Every time you use your Chase Disney card, for example, 1% of your purchases goes into an account you can use to pay for trips to Disneyland and Disney World. You get a check for $25 every time you spend $2,500 on your Chase Free Cash Rewards card. Signing up for a rewards program seems like a no-brainer. After all, it's a free perk, right? .
Keeping track of online passwords is wise to do
Dear Abby: Allow me to draw your readers' attention to the importance of keeping track of their online log-in information. We all know it's smart to keep photocopies of our driver's license, credit cards, etc. With as much time as some of us spend online, in addition to the billions of dollars we spend there as a nation, it's wise to keep track of sundry log-in details as well. I keep track of the various Web sites from which I make purchases -- the Web site name, user name and my password -- because various Web sites require different information. Please suggest that your readers compile this information in a single document and print it out from time to time. Keep a hard copy in a safe place with other important papers. That way, if anything should happen to them, family members will be able to access these Web sites, delete saved credit card information and close the accounts.
Inside Bush’s Brain: A Depression? ‘Bring It On’
This transcript appeared on my computer. It can't be verified, but it sounds right. POTUS is speaking. “My dad was right about Voodoo economics. Remember when he said that? I should have listened. Now they're putting that voodoo on me. And he was also right about another thing: You never know who you can trust especially on this economy thing. That's what brought him down, not Bill Clinton. Look at all we did for business. We gave them just about everything they wanted and now I find out they have been stealing from us, from us, damn it, in Iraq and, yes, here in the homeland. And it's the finance guys that's have been doing most of it. I should have listened to Laura. She knew. I heard that Jesse Jackson is marching on Wall Street.
What a strange place Canada is
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Open Thread
He's the only one running that doesn't have scandal after scandal dragging behind him. If Romney isn't good enough for, then you will never ever be able to vote again! We got a clean cut all American man. He's well spoken. He has a sharp mind. He is a business genius, as described on Neil Cavuto's show. He knows we gotta rebuild the military, as well as keep the wheels rolling on the economy. Wanna bet he will not take the terror war seriously? I would think he would be very aggressive Please tell me why you are so down on the guy. Is it because he is a Mormon? .
'My Favorite Dog': Dueling Rhymers
EWU isn't a private religious school where a porn star giving a chat would be wildy inapproriate. It's a public institution that represents a diverse political and religious base. America is great because Mel Gibson can make Passion of the Christ and Ron Jeremy can make porn. It's called freedom. I am willing to fight to the end to defend Jeremy's free speech rights even though I find him vile and disgusting. The Edge P.S. I find it outrageous that Passion of the Christ wasn't even nominated for the best picture award. It's political payback from a hypocritical group that thinks it's smarter than the rest of us. For shame Oscar, for shame. .
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