Publications - Credit Cards

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Credit Cards

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Recognizing Credit Card Fraud (Korean). 신용 카드 사기는 소비자가 신용 카드 번호를 낯선 사람에게 알려 줄때, 카드를 분실 혹은 도난 당했을 때, 우편물이 정해진 사람에게 가지 않고 사기범들 손에 들어 같을 때, 혹은 영업체의 직원이 카드나 카드 번호를 복사할 때 발생합니다. 이 소비자 행동 출판물은 신용 카드와 연관된 스키밍, 피싱, 신분 도용, 위조 카드 등과 같은 여러가지 형태의 사기에 대처하는 요령에 대한 정보를 제공합니다.

Credit card fraud happens when consumers give their credit card number to unfamiliar individuals, when cards are lost or stolen, when mail is diverted from the intended recipient and taken by criminals, or when employees of a business copy the card or card numbers of a cardholder. This new Consumer Action publication explains how to recognize and avoid many forms of fraud that involve credit cards, such as skimming, phishing, ID theft and counterfeit cards.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Cómo Reconocer El Fraude de Tarjeta de Crédito. El fraude de tarjeta de crédito ocurre cuando el consumidor le da el número de su tarjeta de crédito a un desconocido, cuando pierde o le roban las tarjetas, cuando el correo se desvía de su destinatario y se lo roba un delincuente, o cuando los empleados de una empresa hacen una reproducción de la tarjeta o del número de la tarjeta del cliente. Esta nueva publicación de Consumer Action explica cómo reconocer y evitar muchos tipos de fraudes que involucran tarjetas de crédito, como el copiado de banda magnética, phishing, robo de identidad y tarjetas falsificadas.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Credit Card Fraud - Lesson Plan. This updated packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 18-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and Phishing information. (Note: It is only available as a PDF file.)

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Recognizing Credit Card Fraud. Credit card fraud happens when consumers give their credit card number to unfamiliar individuals, when cards are lost or stolen, when mail is diverted from the intended recipient and taken by criminals, or when employees of a business copy the card or card numbers of a cardholder. This new Consumer Action publication explains how to recognize and avoid many forms of fraud that involve credit cards, such as skimming, phishing, ID theft and counterfeit cards.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Recognizing Credit Card Fraud (Vietnamese). Mạo nhận thẻ tín dụng xảy ra khi người tiêu thụ đưa số thẻ tín dụng của họ cho người lạ mặt, khi thẻ bị mất hay bị trộm, khi thư gửi bị chuyển đi và lấy bởi kẻ gian, hay khi nhân viên của một kinh doanh sao chép thẻ hay số thẻ của người giữ thẻ tín dụng. Bản cẩm nang mới này của Consumer Action giải thích làm thế nào để nhận định và tránh nhiều phương sách mạo nhận liên quan đến thẻ tín dụng, như là việc cào lén (skimming), câu móc (phishing), trộm danh tính và các thẻ tín dụng giả mạo.

Credit card fraud happens when consumers give their credit card number to unfamiliar individuals, when cards are lost or stolen, when mail is diverted from the intended recipient and taken by criminals, or when employees of a business copy the card or card numbers of a cardholder. This new Consumer Action publication explains how to recognize and avoid many forms of fraud that involve credit cards, such as skimming, phishing, ID theft and counterfeit cards.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Credit Card Fraud - Powerpoint Training Slides. The Credit Card Fraud Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Questions and answers about credit card fraud Training Manual. This 24-page publication provides information about many aspects of credit card fraud and offers tips for recognizing fraud and preventing it. The guide also covers how to check your credit card billing statement, where to report credit card fraud and what to do when fraud strikes. A list of helpful resources is included.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Recognizing Credit Card Fraud (Chinese). 當消費者將信用卡號碼給了不熟識的人、信用卡遺失或遭竊、郵件被偷或被罪犯利用、公司職員複印他人信用卡或卡號,信用卡詐騙案就發生了。這本消費者行動最新發行的手冊提醒大家認明及避免形形色色有關信用卡之詐騙,例如:仿製信用卡、假冒騙取信用卡、身份盜用、偽造信用卡等等。

Credit card fraud happens when consumers give their credit card number to unfamiliar individuals, when cards are lost or stolen, when mail is diverted from the intended recipient and taken by criminals, or when employees of a business copy the card or card numbers of a cardholder. This new Consumer Action publication explains how to recognize and avoid many forms of fraud that involve credit cards, such as skimming, phishing, ID theft and counterfeit cards.

Monday, October 22, 2007

Families and Credit Cards - Training Guide. This Training Guide is designed to help you help parents provide their children with a better understanding of how to use credit wisely and steer clear of credit trouble.

Monday, October 22, 2007

Families and Credit Cards - Powerpoint Presentation. This 19 slide presentation will help trainers with access to PowerPoint projectors when they hold a training on the Families and Credit Cards project. You can download the Power Point slides from the Download field below.

Friday, May 18, 2007

Families and Credit Cards (Chinese). 這本社區教育手冊是專門為正在衡量給兒女信用卡是否有益的家長而編印的。各項主題範圍包括﹕青少年與信用卡﹑在帳戶上增加副卡持有人﹑附屬卡持有者規定﹑子女外出旅遊時的付款選擇以及瞭解良好信用的重要性。

This educational brochure is designed for parents who are weighing the merits of giving their children credit cards. The topics covered include youth and credit cards, adding cardholders to your account, secondary cardholder policies, payment options for kids while they’re traveling and helping young people understand the importance of good credit.

Saturday, February 10, 2007

Families and Credit Cards (Vietnamese). Cẩm nang này giúp đỡ phụ huynh đang nghĩ đến việc có nên cho con cái mình một thẻ tín dụng. Các đề mục bàn đến bao gồm trẻ em vị thành niên và thẻ tín dụng, cho thêm người sử dụng thẻ tín dụng vào trương mục tín dụng của quý vị, quy lệ cho người có thẻ phụ, cách thức trả tiền cho trẻ khi chúng đi xa nhà và giúp trẻ em vị thành niên hiểu sự quan trọng của việc tín dụng tốt.

This educational brochure is designed for parents who are weighing the merits of giving their children credit cards. The topics covered include youth and credit cards, adding cardholders to your account, secondary cardholder policies, payment options for kids while they're traveling and helping young people understand the importance of good credit.

Monday, February 05, 2007

Families and Credit Cards (Korean). 이 소책자는 자녀들에게 신용 카드를 발급해 주는 것을 고려중인 부모들에게 도움을 주기위해 제작되었습니다. 주요 내용은 청소년과 신용카드, 자신의 계좌에 카드 보유자 추가하기, 추가 카드 소지자 관련 규정, 여행중인 자녀들을 위한 카드 결제 그리고 청소년들을 위한 좋은 크레딧의 중요성과 올바른 이해 등 입니다.

This educational brochure is designed for parents who are weighing the merits of giving their children credit cards. The topics covered include youth and credit cards, adding cardholders to your account, secondary cardholder policies, payment options for kids while they're traveling and helping young people understand the importance of good credit.

Monday, November 13, 2006

Families and Credit Cards. This educational brochure is designed for parents who are weighing the merits of giving their children credit cards. The topics covered include youth and credit cards, adding cardholders to your account, secondary cardholder policies, payment options for kids while they're traveling and helping young people understand the importance of good credit.

Monday, November 13, 2006

Familias y Tarjetas de Crédito. Este folleto educativo está diseñado para padres que están evaluando si darle a sus hijos tarjetas de crédito. Los temas que se tratan incluyen los jóvenes y las tarjetas de crédito, cómo agregar a otra persona a su cuenta, normas para titulares secundarios, opciones de pagos para los niños cuando están de viaje y cómo ayudar a la gente joven a entender la importancia del buen crédito.

Friday, October 14, 2005

Credit Cards - What You Need To Know (Korean). 모든 사람들이 크레딧 카드를 사용하지만 카드회사와의 카드 계약 조건에 대해 알고 있는 사람은 몇이나 될까요? 이 소책자는 여러가지 다른 종류의 카드에 대한 이해, 자신에게 가장 적합한 카드 선택 요령, 크레딧 카드 계약 조건의 이해, 불필요한 비용 및 벌금을 피하는 요령 등과 같은 도움을 주기위해 제작되었습니다.

Most people use credit cards—but do they know the terms of the agreement they have with their card issuer. This brochure is designed to help readers understand the different types of cards available; sort through offers to choose the card that's right for them; understand credit card terms and conditions, and avoid fees and penalty rates.

Thursday, October 13, 2005

Credit Cards - What You Need To Know (Vietnamese). Hầu hết mọi người đều dùng thẻ tín dụng - nhưng họ có biết giới hạn và các điều kiện tín dụng với công ty cấp tín dụng. Cẩm nang này giúp người đọc hiểu rỏ hơn về các loại thẻ tín dụng; phân ra được những mời mọc để chọn thẻ thích hợp với người đó; hiểu biết giới hạn và điều kiện, và tránh chi phí và các phân phạt vạ.

Most people use credit cards—but do they know the terms of the agreement they have with their card issuer. This brochure is designed to help readers understand the different types of cards available; sort through offers to choose the card that's right for them; understand credit card terms and conditions, and avoid fees and penalty rates.

Thursday, October 13, 2005

Credit Cards - What You Need To Know (Chinese). 很多人使用信用卡 ﹣但是他們明白信用卡公司合約書上面那些專業用詞嗎?本手冊的編排內容專為協助讀者了解各類信用卡,讓你分類挑選最適合自己的,並可看懂信用卡合約書專業用詞以及條件,避免付費及罰金。

Most people use credit cards—but do they know the terms of the agreement they have with their card issuer. This brochure is designed to help readers understand the different types of cards available; sort through offers to choose the card that's right for them; understand credit card terms and conditions, and avoid fees and penalty rates.

Thursday, October 13, 2005

Credit Cards - What You Need To Know. Most people use credit cards—but do they know the terms of the agreement they have with their card issuer. This brochure is designed to help readers understand the different types of cards available; sort through offers to choose the card that's right for them; understand credit card terms and conditions, and avoid fees and penalty rates. Companion pieces include a training manual, training guide and PowerPoint slides.

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Credit Cards - What You Need To Know - Training Manual. This training manual, written in question-and-answer format, will help give trainers the background they need to help participants understand how credit cards work and that the way they use credit cards can have an important impact on their overall credit.

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Tarjetas De Crédito: Lo Que Usted Debe Saber. La mayoría de las personas usan tarjetas de crédito, ¿pero saben ellos los términos del acuerdo que tienen con el emisor de su tarjeta? Este folleto está diseñado para ayudar a los lectores a comprender los diferentes tipos de tarjetas disponibles; encontrar entre las ofertas la tarjeta adecuada para ellos; comprender los términos y condiciones de las tarjetas de crédito, y evitar recargos de tasas de interés.

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Credit Cards - What You Need To Know - Training Guide. This 32-page training guide contains step-by-step guidance to conducting a two hour training, classroom activities and take-home worksheets. Each order for the Training Manual (see above) will be accompanied with a copy of the Training Guide. You may make as many copies of the Training Guide as you wish.

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Credit Cards - What You Need To Know - Powerpoint Presentation. This 65 slide presentation will help trainers with access to PowerPoint projectors when they hold a training on the credit card project. You can download the Power Point slides from the Download field below.

Tuesday, October 22, 2002

Building or Repairing Your Credit with a Secured Credit Card. Even people with damaged credit may be able to obtain a secured credit card by depositing money in a savings account. This booklet explains what to look for when shopping for a secured credit card-and what to avoid.

Saturday, October 12, 2002

Questions & Answers About Secured Credit Cards. This booklet gives in-depth background about secured credit cards, including how to find cards, features to avoid, costs and fees and how to successfully graduate to an unsecured credit card.

Thursday, December 27, 2001

Keeping Your Bank & Credit Card Accounts Safe from Fraud A manual for community-based organizations. A manual designed to help staff members of community-based organizations educate their clients about avoiding fraud in banking and credit card transactions. Topics covered include banking on the Internet, avoiding financial scams, identity theft and using ATMs. Includes resources for victims of fraud.

Wednesday, December 27, 2000

Preventing Credit Card Fraud Learn how to protect yourself . A brochure that describes how crooks steal and use credit cards and card numbers, and also describes how to protect your card and what to do if your card has been stolen.

Friday, December 27, 1996

Understanding Credit Card Costs Tips on Reducing Finance Charges. An illustrated fact sheet that explains how finance charges for credit cards are calculated, and shows how to reduce the cost of using credit cards. Includes a glossary of financial terms relating to credit cards.

 
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