Risks for credit card users rise in computer age
AP reports rising application fraud as thieves exploit personal data to obtain cards and charge large sums. Banks defend electronic screening while critics urge tougher investigation. MasterCard cites 9.7 percent jump to 28.3 million in 1995, with 6.3 percent of fraud from applications. Federal officials plan information conference to consider stronger enforcement.
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Waukegan faces housing bias suit over family limit
The Justice Department sued Waukegan Illinois to block a 1994 city ordinance restricting housing to nuclear families and two relatives, alleging the rule targeted Hispanic residents in violation of the Fair Housing Act. The suit cites evictions and reinspection of Hispanic households, seeks a court order and penalties, and notes prior opposition from a city attorney.
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