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Article: Get the Upper Hand on Credit Crime - Protect Your Identity With a Few Simple Tips; Your Credit Card Companies Alerts Consumers About Ways to Fight Back Against Identity Theft Scams.
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- PR Newswire
- Article date:
- October 13, 2004
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Ongoing government crackdowns of scams and cyber crimes have put the spotlight on identity theft and credit card fraud. Your Credit Card Companies wants consumers to know about ways they can fight back against these crimes and how to respond if they are victimized.
Consumers can protect themselves from both identity theft and credit card fraud in much the same way, but many people are unaware of the differences between the two:
* Credit card fraud is using an invalid or stolen credit card to make
purchases.
* Identity theft is a more serious crime where someone uses your name,
address, Social ...