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| Stolen credit card numbers allegedly paid tuition BATAVIA - A Batavia woman faces three felony charges of grand larceny for allegedly paying her college tuition with a stolen credit card. Tara Maria Jones, 29, of Walden Creek Drive, was arraigned Thursday before City Judge Michael A. DelPlato and released on her own recognizance. Credit peril If you feel as though your credit-card company is putting you through the wringer, there’s a reason. List of victims grows after credit card skimming arrest The Collier County Sheriff’s Office Economic Crime Unit was flooded with calls on Wednesday from residents concerned they were victimized by a waiter who was allegedly stealing customer’s credit card numbers. Citi Got a Good Deal on the Online Bank Egg Prakash Kolli submits: Citigroup recently paid approximately $1.13B for Egg, the largest pure online bank in the world. Taking a quick look at the numbers, Citi acquired approximately 3M credit card customers and approximately $18.6B in assets . Pair admit $373K credit card scam BENSALEM - They used false names and Social Security numbers to run up huge credit card bills and kite checks at local banks. Credit Card and Insurance Acquisition Direct Mail Sectors Show Strong Growth in 2006 CHICAGO----Both credit card and insurance acquisition mail volumes have shown substantial growth over 2005 numbers, according to Mintel Comperemedia. The competitive intelligence service analyzes direct mail, e-mail marketing, and print media, and these areas have made clear gains during the past year due to an increase in campaign launch activity. Waiter charged in credit card skimming When 20-year-old Pablo Rafael Pazmino was waiting tables at Brio Tuscan Grille in North Naples, investigators say he was trying to get more from his customers than tips. He was also fishing for their credit card numbers, investigators from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. U.S. savings rate lowest in 74 years Some sobering numbers about Americans spending like drunken sailors: The government reported earlier this month the U.S. savings rate is the lowest in 74 years. Worse, in 2006 the savings rate was negative. This means instead of adding to our savings we are dipping into our nest eggs or running up credit-card debt to buy stuff we cant afford. Dont Refinance Your Home to Pay Off Credit Card Debt - Theres a Better Way (ARA) - Ever received one of those offers in the mail that seems like the solution to all your problems? It may have said, Your home is an untapped resource. Refinance your loan with us and youll get quick cash to buy a car, fund college or pay off your credit card debt. Waiter accused of stealing customers credit card info A waiter at a Collier County restaurant was arrested for allegedly using a credit card skimmer while on the job to steal customer’s account numbers. | |