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'Synthetic ID theft' a dangerous new scam tactic
26 Oct 2025 11:22 GMT
… the scammer applies for a credit card. Initially, they will be … The con artist charges their credit cards to the limit, pays … information, reporting to the BBB Scam Tracker: “I learned that … number and address. That means fraud alerts, credit monitoring and …
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What is ghost tapping? Warning issued as new fraud targets millions using contactless payment methods
26 Oct 2025 11:15 GMT
… fraud takes advantage of the ease of tap-to-pay credit cards … , the emergence of this fraud demonstrates that technical advancements can … flea markets, or events. Fraudsters may erect phony booths and … the transaction to the “Scam Tracker.” Speaking to KY3 …
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5 Reasons Store Credit Cards Are (Usually) a Horrible Deal
25 Oct 2025 16:57 GMT
… the heat with sexy new credit card offers.
"Sign up … a Macy's store credit card. I got like 40% off … cards are prime targets for fraud. Or worse, you might … credit card should clear.
Looking to earn more on everyday spending? These credit cards …
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Feds find almost two-dozen ‘skimmers’ designed to steal credit cards at Baltimore area retailers
25 Oct 2025 15:36 GMT
Inserting your credit card into a gas station … the growing threat of EBT fraud, officials with Maryland’s … when criminals will time their fraudulent withdrawals and purchases.
Skimming costs … debit card instead of a credit card to avoid having to type …
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Police Report Says Veteran Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Has Dementia, Was Targeted In Home Scam
25 Oct 2025 23:43 GMT
… home repair workers charged her credit card for unauthorized services, according to … police report stated that the fraudulent charges were made for services … and immediately canceled Norton’s credit cards after discovering the unauthorized charges …
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My Dad Has Been Opening Credit Cards In My Name And Taking Out Loans With My Social Security Number - And He Destroyed My Credit. How Do I Fix It?
25 Oct 2025 07:19 GMT
… us think of the typical scam victim as an older … open their own accounts and credit cards.
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Thanks to Jeff … denied an application for a credit card, and discovered that all through … to categorize a transaction as fraud.
After alerting all the necessary …
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Police issue urgent warning over fake ‘undelivered package’ scam spreading across Spain
25 Oct 2025 19:31 GMT
… about the ‘undelivered package’ fraud, a scam that’s been tricking people … full name, address, and even credit card details to pay a small … getting smarter
Police say these scams are becoming more sophisticated and …
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Man accused of identity, credit card theft arrested in Fairfax County
24 Oct 2025 23:28 GMT
… 21 active warrants related to credit card theft, identity theft, narcotics possession … into vehicles, stole credit cards and then used them for fraudulent purchases.
Officers … had suspected drugs and stolen credit cards on him at the time …
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Palm Coast Credit Card Theft Suspect ID's Self, Later Arrested
24 Oct 2025 23:24 GMT
… as the suspect in a credit card theft. 19-year-old … is accused of stealing a credit card left at a local business … d stolen the credit card and used it for fraudulent purchases.
Warrant and … person over 60, fraudulent usage of a credit card more than two times …
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Mayor under FDLE probe over credit card charges after brother’s death
24 Oct 2025 23:18 GMT
… accused him of fraud involving his late brother’s credit card and the … nearly $30,000 to a credit card belonging to his late brother … he's paid the credit card off and is in the …