I previously gave you 5 mistakes to avoid with your credit. So as people are ramping up their holiday shopping, I thought I would share with you 5 more mistakes to avoid with your credit. The difference between good credit…
Posts Tagged With: identity theft
California Debt Blog: Stolen Credit Card Numbers Sell for $1.50
You may be surprised to learn that your credit card information, which many of us go to great lengths to protect, is worth only about $1.50 on the black market. A Washington Post reporter recently shopped for stolen credit and…
California Debt Blog: Tips on Using Credit Cards While Traveling Internationally
Are you planning an international trip soon? If so, the New York Times just published this great article with tips on using a credit card while traveling overseas. Credit card companies have been beefing up security measures lately in order…
California Debt Blog: Preventing Identity Thieves from Obtaining Your Personal Information
Last week, I discussed six ways in which identity thieves obtain your personal financial information, which they then use to steal your identity. So how can you prevent identity thefts from occurring? The Federal Trade Commission recommends a three-pronged approach….
California Debt Blog: Six Ways in Which Identity Thieves Steal Your Information
Most people have probably heard of identity theft protection services, such as LifeLock. LifeLock and other similar services offer to monitor a customer’s credit activity and alert the customer when his or her personal information is being used to apply…