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Why do stores ask for your zip code?
April 1, 2013 4:42 AM
Many of us have been asked for our zip code at the check out counter of a store. Did you ever wonder what the company does with that information? Your zip code is often used by the store to plan future advertising, expansion, or to send you direct mail. It... more » -
Feds say 19 arrested in 9 states in ID theft ring
March 16, 2012 8:59 PM
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Federal authorities say 19 people in Nevada and eight other states have been arrested in a debit and credit card identity theft and trafficking ring that prosecutors allege operated as a racketeering organization based in Las Vegas. In a statement Friday U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden in... more » -
Three men arrested for major credit card fraud
November 24, 2011 7:05 AM
DENVER (AP) - Denver police have arrested three men accused of charging thousands of dollars' worth of fraudulent transactions on credit cards at several downtown merchants. Police say the three had traveled to Colorado by bus from Florida and may have made fraudulent purchases all along their route. ... more » -
Several cases of credit card fraud reported in Teller County
September 28, 2011 3:01 PM
The Teller County Sheriff's Office says they've received several reports of credit card fraud from residents over the last week or so. Among the victims, four employees at the Sheriff's Office, including Sheriff Mike Ensminger who says, "They don't discriminate," when referring to those taking the account numbers. ... more » -
El Paso County Clerk now accepting credit cards
April 5, 2011 6:36 PM
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder's Office is now accepting credit cards. It started yesterday and on the first day more than 300 customers took advantage of the new payment method. Customers may use their Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards in Motor Vehicle, Recording, Elections and... more » -
Counselors concerned about increasing credit card debt in Colorado
November 16, 2010 7:41 PM
Tis the season for spending, but credit counselors are worried about consumers falling deeper into debt. Colorado now has the 2nd highest credit card debit in the U.S. according to the scoring website Credit Kkarma. According to the website, in Colorado people have an average of $8,741 in credit card... more » -
Consumers cut credit card borrowing for 24th month
October 7, 2010 3:15 PM
Consumer borrowing fell again in August as consumers cut back on credit card use for the 24th consecutive month. The Federal Reserve says that borrowing by consumers declined by $3.3 billion in August. That marked the 18th drop in the past 19 months. Borrowing increased modestly for one-time... more » -
Senator wants more credit card protection
July 20, 2010 11:04 AM
A lawmaker in Congress is prodding the Federal Reserve to provide more protection so that credit card users don't get socked by exorbitant interest rates when they fall behind on their payments. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said, "Credit card companies can still double or triple the interest rate when... more » -
Police search for two in credit card fraud
March 29, 2010 2:59 PM
The Colorado Springs Police Department Financial Crimes Unit is asking for help in identifying two suspects in several credit card fraud cases. Banks in the Denver area have experienced a pattern of theft involving two women in their mid-20s. Now one of the suspects has been seen at three... more » -
Credit card thefts continue in Colorado Springs
October 14, 2009 11:40 PM
A recent rash of credit and debit card thefts in Colorado Springs has police looking for answers. "Anyone who has a credit card, debit card or even a checking account could potentially be a victim." says Detective Josh Bliss with CSPD's Financial Crimes Unit. There's a few ways a... more » -
For many, economic recovery still feels far off
September 14, 2009 11:50 AM
Sally Ly feels like she did everything right. The 29-year-old went to college at University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., living frugally and using student loans that she figured would more than pay for themselves down the road. Two years ago, Ly decided to leave the private... more »
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