Ways to prevent credit card fraud
Guidance from MasterCard International shares steps to avoid fraud including keeping cards secure and signed, destroying statements, monitoring charges, and reporting unfamiliar charges promptly. It warns against risky practices like writing numbers on checks and advises cautious handling of telephone offers and mail or phone orders.
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Public Notice of Storm Water Discharge for Pierce Lumber Inc
The Pierce Lumber Inc plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for coverage under NPDES General Permit No 1. Storm water from a sawmill in Iowa Township Benton County will discharge from multiple point sources to Pine Creek via ground runoff. Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator at the Des Moines address. NOI review hours are weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m.
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Millions laundered overseas in telemarketing fraud suit
A federal suit filed in Los Angeles alleges a global boiler room scheme laundered Visa and MasterCard charges via foreign merchants from Europe to the United Arab Emirates. Central defendant Sheldon Katz and others allegedly linked U.S. telemarketers with overseas partners, aiming at 8 to 10 percent commissions and seeking $10 million in punitive damages.
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Blue Rose Merchandising Corp
Gary Greenwood
Fidelity Business Services
Horizon Marketing Systems
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Greenwood
Florida
International Herald Tribune
Federal Trade Commission
U S Consumer Confidence Drops to Multi-Month Low
The Conference Board reports the Consumer Confidence Index fell 3.2 points to 58, the weakest since March, amid uncertainty over recovery and a weak job market. Economists cite election rhetoric and cautious spending as factors. The index base is 1985, derived from 5,000 households nationwide.
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Consumer Research Center
Pay defrosting as firms lift freezes in 1993
More U.S. companies are lifting pay freezes and offering merit increases, but 1993 raises are expected to be near 1992 levels. Hewitt Associates surveyed 2,006 employers nationwide over the last two months. Ken Abosch notes thawing optimism about the economy.
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Dollar Stabilizes as Dow Rises on Weak Market
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 4.05 points to 3,232.22 as the dollar steadied after sharp declines. The day saw more declines than advances with ongoing concerns about rates and a weak economy. Eastern Iowa stocks showed modest movement with several names dropping.
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