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Fraudsters exploit card protection system
VNUNet.com, UK - Jun 12, 2008
A system designed to help protect retailers and consumers from credit card fraud is being used by criminals to steal goods from retailers, experts warn. ...
Criminals find flaw in credit authentication system IT PRO

MasterCard, Visa adjust credit limit at pump to offset rising ...
NewsOK.com (subscription), OK - Jun 12, 2008
Credit card customers may also pay inside, where the limit is not imposed because the merchant can obtain an authorized signature.

Is your debit card a danger?
DetNews.com, MI - 20 hours ago
With a credit card, the merchant hasn't gotten your money, and never does. The store gets paid by the credit card issuer, who gets paid (eventually) by you. ...