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Credit card Articles
Credit card applicants may not be able to pay their bills
Credit card lenders risk losing money by not checking the financial status of people applying for credit cards claims a debt consultancy firm.01 July 2008
Credit cards can be 'flexible and user-friendly'
Credit cards can offer consumers a flexible and user-friendly way of managing their finances, according to an industry expert.27 June 2008
Consumer confidence affects retailers
Low consumer confidence is having a negative effect on the retail industry, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).17 June 2008
ID crime is easier for fraudsters
Consumers should take extra care when banking online as identity fraud is easier for criminals, claims a finance advice company.16 June 2008
Consumers embracing payment technology, claims trade association
Payment technology is set to evolve as consumers become more confident, claims a trade association.13 June 2008
Everyone is at risk from ID theft, warns Equifax
ID fraud has "no boundaries" and everyone should be aware of the risks, according to Equifax.09 June 2008
Consumers told to improve credit card safety
Consumers need to make it harder for thieves to perpetrate credit card crime, according to trade association APCAS.30 May 2008
Internet users should take out ID fraud insurance
People should take out identity fraud insurance because internet fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated, claims Equifax.19 May 2008
Fraudulent credit cards applications on the rise
More people are lying on their credit card applications because of the credit crunch, according to Fool.co.uk.19 May 2008
Millions hit by credit card changes
Action taken by credit companies to reduce their debts has affected millions of customers, according to one website.13 May 2008