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Hacker Gets 20 Years for Stealing Credit Card Data (ABC News)

Hacker gets 20 years for stealing millions of credit card numbers from TJX, BJ’s Wholesale Credit card – TJX Companies – Albert Gonzalez – Business – TJX

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(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-25 17:20 UPDATE 1-Dave & Buster’s settles credit card security charges (Interactive Investor)

WASHINGTON, March 25 (Reuters) – The entertainment and restaurant chain Dave and Buster’s Holdings Inc has settled charges the company failed to adequately secure the credit and debit card information of customers, the Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday. The company, which has 53 restaurants, was hacked in mid-2007 by an intruder who installed unauthorized software and intercepted data …

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Adult novelty consultant uses customer credit card to buy inventory (WAFF 48 News Huntsville)

SYLVANIA, AL (WAFF) – An adult novelty consultant was arrested after police say she used a client’s credit card to purchase inventory for her business.

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Adult novelty consultant uses customer credit card to buy inventory (WAFF 48 News Huntsville)

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Banks goose credit card rewards to push card use (Crain’s New York Business)

Not every letter from a credit card company is bad news these days. While millions of card users received notices of interest rate hikes and new fees in recent months, a select portion learned they’re getting new perks. Citigroup Inc., for example, let certain customers with cards that carry the American Airlines logo know they now get 1.2 miles for each dollar they spend, up from a 1-mile-for …

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Lifeguard at Grymes Hill condo accused of making $23 purchase with stolen credit card (Staten Island Advance)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The $23 purchase a Huguenot man allegedly made Tuesday with a stolen credit card at a Dunkin’ Donuts store could be the most costly one he ever makes.

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Sheriff’s office calls on public to identify credit card thiefs (The Columbian)

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying two subjects caught on camera preparing to make a purchase at Wal-Mart with a stolen credit card. The fraudulent purchase was made Feb. 16 at the retail giant, 221 N.E

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Banks Goose Credit Card Rewards to Push Card Use (ABC News)

Banks boost rewards on some credit cards to encourage customers to use them frequently Credit card – Financial services – Business – Credit – Personal Finance

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Fed Proposes Limits on Credit Card Penalty Fees (ABC News)

Federal Reserve proposes limiting penalty fees on credit cards in next phase of reform Credit card – Federal Reserve System – Financial services – Business – Finance

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Two charged in regional gas station credit-card scheme (San Jose Mercury News)

MARTINEZ — Two men have been charged with rigging gas pumps to steal motorists’ credit-card information in a scheme that police believe extends throughout Northern California.

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Fitch: January Credit Card Defaults up 11 Percent (ABC News)

Fitch Ratings’ says January credit card defaults surge 11 percent Credit card – Fitch Group – Business – Personal Finance – Home

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