The other life of an ATM card
Article Abstract:
Unwary consumers can be victimized with their ATM cards, which can double as a debit card. Theft of such cards and their subsequent transformation as a debit card can be done remotely, which increses the chances of the fraudulent use of the cards.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1998
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Beware these consumer scams
Article Abstract:
Swindlers employ tricks which may easily trap unsuspecting individuals. They may pretend to be telemarketers collecting for a local charity or lenders offering advance-fee loans. Several other forms of deception are discussed.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1995
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Beware these health scams
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There are increasing cases of fraud in the healthcare industry. Professional thieves are preying more on those availing of private home care schemes as this set-up is more lucrative.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1992
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