May 1, 2008 Archives


Unfair or deceptive trade practices cited in new proposed credit card banking rules.

A U.S. court has granted the Federal Trade Commission's request to penalize a Canadian group that engaged in a cross-border telemarketing scheme. Under their ploy, the Canuck fraudsters offered credit cards and free gifts to consumers in exchange for a fee -- but ultimately failed to provide either the cards or items.

Now that May is here, it's time to begin planning for Mother's Day (it's the 11th). Struggling to come up with gift ideas besides flowers and jewelry? How about a faux credit card that she can redeem for hugs and kisses?

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