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Scams and Schemes October, 29, 1998

The best defense is being well-informed. That’s the approach AT&T is taking in its second round of warnings to consumers about communications scams in the home. Con artists are getting more and more creative, and consumers must be increasingly alert. more

Bio Corn Card October, 28, 1998

An environmentally-friendly credit card? The newest breakthrough in the manufacture of credit cards is a resin called MAZIN, a biodegradable substance that includes corn by-products. more

Save The Children Card October, 20, 1998

First USA and the international relief and development organization Save the Children rolled-out the 'Save the Children Platinum MasterCard' Monday. The affinity program will generate donations for the non-profit organization based on charge volume. more

Free Shipping October, 16, 1998

A national survey conducted by First USA found that 88% of Americans would do more shopping by catalog if they could obtain free shipping and handling. This year Americans get their wish. more

Toys "R" Us VISA Upgraded October, 15, 1998

Chase Manhattan Bank and Toys"R"Us have enhanced the rebate structure of the Toys"R"Us Visa Card from Chase, making the card even more rewarding. Beginning in October, cardmembers of the Toys"R"Us Visa Card from Chase will earn a 4% rebate, up from 3%, each ... more

Chase Lenscard October, 15, 1998

Chase Manhattan Bank also announced the launch of the first credit card designed to help users make sense of the fine print -- The Chase LensCard. The LensCard has a built-in magnifying lens to make small print easier to read. more

Antitrust October, 8, 1998

The U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against VISA and MasterCard yesterday alleging that the card associations have engaged in anti-competitive practices by cooperating with each other rather than competing with each other. The DOJ says ... more

AmEx Student Card October, 8, 1998

American Express rolled out a new, no-fee credit card targeted to college students. The 'American Express Credit Card for College Students' offers access to 'The Credit Information Service' via an 800 phone number or Website; 'Continental Travel Vouchers' ... more

0% APR October, 7, 1998

Introductory rates for credit card offers are running significantly lower than last fall. According to CardWeb's CardWatch service(www.cardwatch.com), teaser rates of 2.9%, 3.9% and 4.9% are emerging as this year's most common pricing compared to the 5.9% and ... more

Penalized October, 7, 1998

Atlanta-based Nationwide Credit, Inc., has agreed to pay a $1 million civil penalty as part of a settlement with the FTC to resolve allegations that the company violated the FDCPA. The $1 million civil penalty is the largest ever in a debt collection case. more
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