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Posts from ‘February, 2010’

Sacto 9-1-1: Rocklin gas pump scam discovered after thousands of dollars are stolen

In the past, thieves used devices on the outside of gas pumps to extract PINs and other information from cards. They installed tiny cameras and card skimmers to steal the information and then dip into a victim’s account.
This time, devices were installed in gas pumps. Police say they believe the devices intercept information and send [...]

Malcolm Berko: Chasing away customers? – The Daily Journal

I found the following advice while looking through banking blogs today:
Change banks immediately. I think you would have sooner success trying to melt an iceberg with a hair dryer than repairing your problems at Chase Bank.
via Malcolm Berko: Chasing away customers? – The Daily Journal.

Reminder to Credit Card Users: Still Fees and Pratfalls to Avoid

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Today’s Advice from a Billionaire: “Don’t Be an Overdraft Sucker!”

Commentary on Regulation E (Banking Regulation) To Take Effect 7/2010

Regulation E is the area of banking guidance for commercial banks in the US which states how items presented for payment are to be handled in relation to a customer’s checking account.
Excerpt:
The Federal Reserve Board has taken a great step towards informing the general public about the finer points of overdraft practice with their new [...]