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Tuesday, April 16, 2013 

Sunday, March 31, 2013  The Schnucks grocery store chain says it's found the source of a credit card fraud problem that has victimized dozens of people.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The Columbia Police Department is warning the public about potential phone wire transfer scams.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Members of Columbia’s Downtown Parking Task Force want to install more than 100 new parking meters that accept credit cards and smart phone payments.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Motorists in Downtown Columbia will soon get the chance to use their credit cards for parking meters.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  A state audit has questioned credit card fees and employee recognition gifts at Southeast Missouri State University.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  How to protect yourself and your computer from viruses and spy-ware.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  Most households in the United States have an average of almost $16,000 in credit card debt, and consumer economists say most don't know how to turn that around.

Friday, August 12, 2011  Sgt. Arlyne Page said a man and woman are suspected of stealing a man’s wallet then using his credit card.

Thursday, May 19, 2011  Are fees with pre-paid debit cards higher than using regular credit?

Monday, May 02, 2011  What is the best way to get a completely free credit report?

Thursday, April 21, 2011  How thieves are getting more of your information with just your name and email address.

Friday, February 11, 2011  California Supreme Court bars merchants from asking patrons for ZIP codes, citing privacy

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  People have reported another text scam that was sent out Tuesday.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010  The amount consumers owed on their credit cards in this year's second quarter dropped to the lowest level in more than eight years as cardholders continued to pay off balances in the uncertain economy.