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5 Killer Steps to avoid Credit Card SCAMS!!!!!Tom Levine In August, 2004, the Federal Trade Commission issued their findings of a recent study, which showed that nearly 25 million adults were victims of fraud. Now, most importantly, If you are a victim of fraud, please do not feel like you did anything wrong. It happens to all of us at one point or another, as the FTC’s study clearly shows. Everyone likes a magic trick, and none of us are fully capable of noticing the con-artists’ slight of hand. So, if you’re a victim, take a deep breath. You’re normal. But, there’s an old saying that goes something like this: Fool me once, shame on you…Fool me twice, shame on me!” Here are 5 KILLER STEPS to protect yourself from Credit Card SCAMS!
1. NATIONAL NO-CALL REGISTRY: There’s nothing more annoying then those credit card offers that you get over the phone. I don’t know about you, but the last thing I want to be doing, while having dinner with my 1 year old daughter and my beautiful wife, is to be annoyed by phone calls from solicitors that just want to make money off me. Legitimate or not, these calls are a nuisance. If you’re like me, and you would rather live without dealing with these calls, then go do this:
Join the FTC No-CALL-Registry, and enjoy a reduction in telephone solicitation phone calls. 2. TELEPHONE SOLICITATION: Believe it or not, the vast majority of lenders out there are legitimate. Also, believe it or not, a lot of these lenders utilize telemarketing as a method of reaching out to potential customers.
Who is this on the phone Don’t trust people you haven’t had a chance to get to know. Don’t let one enticing offer on a phone call, be your guide... 3. 1-900 NUMBERS: A 1-900 number is, of course, a phone number that charges the caller per minute for making the call. Whether it’s a 1-900 number, or a future manifestation of the same type of telephone service, be wary of doing business this way.
Use your common sense, and don’t fall prey to the con artists slight of hand, such as the Advance Fee Load Scam... 4. ANNUAL FEES, INTEREST RATES, ETC.: Credit Card Scams come in all different shapes and sizes. Many of them are, arguably, not scams at all, but let’s just call them credit card offers involving consumer unfriendly terms.
Be a responsible consumer, and read the terms and conditions of your credit card offer... 5. THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION:: The best place to go for direct consumer information, protection, and remedy, is the United States Federal Trade Commission... The FTC is there to help... SUMMARY: Use the No-Call Registry to cut down telephone solicitations in your home and places of business. While many legitimate lenders utilize telemarketing, be careful. Don’t give out personal information to people you don’t know, don’t pay up-front processing fees over the phone, and get everything in writing. Consider yourself an advised consumer on “Advanced Fee Load” Scams, and look out for the signs, when these scams regrettably make their way to you. Read the terms of the offers that you are considering, and utilize the FTC website for trusted information, resources, and all related materials on consumer credit card issues. We’ve enjoyed providing this information to you, and we wish you the best of luck in your pursuits. Remember to always seek out good advice from those you trust, and never turn your back on your own common sense. Publisher’s Directions: This article may be freely distributed so long as the copyright, author’s information, disclaimer, and an active link where possible are included. Disclaimer: Statements and opinions expressed in the articles, reviews and other materials herein are those of the authors. While every care has been taken in the compilation of this information and every attempt made to present up-to-date and accurate information, we cannot guarantee that inaccuracies will not occur. The author will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information within these pages or any information accessed through this site.
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