Stolen Credit Card Numbers
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By CreditFederal.com - A good or bad credit personal loan, auto and mortgage financing, and credit card resource.
Published on 08/8/2008
Are you one of the 41 million people whose credit card number was stolen? Recover from fraud and identity theft. Learn how to place a fraud alert on your credit report, and get other free tips and advice on how to check for credit report errors, fix and improve bad credit scores.
Stolen Debit and Credit Card Numbers
Eleven people were indicted for fraud and identity theft, accused of stealing over 41 million debit and credit card numbers by hacking into the wireless networks of some of the nation's largest retailers, including Office Max, Barnes and Noble, Forever 21, and DSW.
The thieves sold or encrypted the stolen credit card information onto other credit cards which were then used to make purchases and withdraw money from ATMs.
Who can you trust? Of those charged, three were Americans and one was a U.S. Secret Service informant.
Although it has not yet been revealed how consumers can find out if they were victims, you can start by checking your credit card statement; as well as bank checking account statement. Those likely victimized where those who shopped Office Max, Barnes and Noble, Forever 21, and DSW. Dispute fraudulent charges with your creditor (card issuer, bank, etc).
Since the theft involved stolen debit and credit card numbers, it's unlikely that your identity was abused but you can still check to be sure. Don't forget that you are entitled to a free credit report annually.
Learn how to place a fraud alert on your credit report.
Who should freeze credit reports.
How to dispute credit report errors.
How to improve credit scores.
The thieves sold or encrypted the stolen credit card information onto other credit cards which were then used to make purchases and withdraw money from ATMs.
Who can you trust? Of those charged, three were Americans and one was a U.S. Secret Service informant.
Although it has not yet been revealed how consumers can find out if they were victims, you can start by checking your credit card statement; as well as bank checking account statement. Those likely victimized where those who shopped Office Max, Barnes and Noble, Forever 21, and DSW. Dispute fraudulent charges with your creditor (card issuer, bank, etc).
Since the theft involved stolen debit and credit card numbers, it's unlikely that your identity was abused but you can still check to be sure. Don't forget that you are entitled to a free credit report annually.
Learn how to place a fraud alert on your credit report.
Who should freeze credit reports.
How to dispute credit report errors.
How to improve credit scores.