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I've published this information before, but it's worth a refresher:
ID Theft -- What to do if you're a victim
Contact Experian, Equifax and Trans-Union to place a fraud alert on your account. Initial alert lasts 90 days. If you have been the victim of a fraud, 2-years. Military personnel can get a…
Topics: credit score, credit report, credit history, identity theft, credit, fraud, social security
A couple of weeks ago, Sam had his American Express number stolen. Someone spent $285 with 1-800 Flowers, and bought other small items here and there. We were on Hilton Head Island when we got the call, and AM X immediately shut down the account and issued Sam a new card number. When we got home on…
Topics: identity theft, credit cards, fraud
On Friday, the FDA issued a warning to consumers about contaminated toothpaste. Consumers are urged to throw away any toothpaste that is marked "Made in China." Here's the official FDA release.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today warned consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste…
Topics: consumer complaint, consumer advice
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