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Houston Is The Nation’s Number One Target For Credit Card Skimmers
Posted on · Gangs using the identity-stealing technology are loosely organized and difficult to catch in the act.
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Politics
Voter ID, Credit Card Fraud Laws Take Effect This Month
Posted on · The two are among 26 new state laws passed last year that went into force January 1
News
Equifax Breach Puts Credit Bureaus’ Oversight In Question
Posted on · The day that Equifax said millions of Americans' personal information had been exposed, lawmakers were considering legislation the industry favored. Now, some are calling for tougher regulation.
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New Texas Law Allows Merchants To Decline Card Purchases Without ID
Posted on · A law that goes into effect Jan. 1 will let store owners refuse to process credit or debit card transactions if the buyer won't show ID. Some say the law won't override contracts that currently bar merchants from doing so.
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Houston-Based Landry’s Restaurant Chain Reports Data Breach
Posted on · Landry's says it has tightened security with an enhanced payment system to better encrypt card data.