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Infrared payment could replace credit and debit cards
[CNN]
www.cnn.com/

Credit and ATM Cards - What To Do If They're Lost or Stolen
Covers how to limit your financial loss, how to protect your cards, whether to buy a registration service, and how to file a complaint.
www.ftc.gov/

Credit Cards at Bankrate.com
Average rates, features, fee and rate comparisons and searches, scam alerts, FAQ and articles.
www.bankrate.com/

Gold and Platinum Cards
1996 article from FTC that warns about hidden charges and fees.
www.ftc.gov/

ATM Debit Cards
Public Interest Research Groups article on problems with debit cards.
www.pirg.org/

Debit Cards: Beyond Cash and Checks
From the National Consumers League, article discusses what a debit card is, types, when to use, responsible use, tips and warnings.
www.natlconsumersleague.org/

Credit Card Secrets
Article from Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation gives advice to help consumers with tips that apply to any U.S. citizen.
www.mass.gov/

Credit Card Blocking
1997 article from FTC about what blocking is, when it is used, and how to avoid it.
www.ftc.gov/

Your Credit Card Companies
Provides a centralized resource center on aspects of consumer credit, including education, reporting and scores, identity theft, fraud, financial tools and resources.
yourcreditcardcompanies.com/

Ready, Set, Credit
Information to help consumers determine whether they're ready for plastic, and what to look for when selecting an issuer.
www.ftc.gov/