They come bearing counterfeit credit cards

Three men were arrested recently when they left Brooklyn and came to a small town in south Maine with one intent: Use 165 counterfeit cards to purchase as much as they possibly could, then leave. These men came into town at 3:00am, checked into a hotel for 3 hours, and then go on a shopping spree with 165 counterfeit credit cards containing credit card information fraudulently obtained. I think about how three guys in Brooklyn obtain card information, get equipment to create counterfeit cards, and then go and use this information to purchase items. If it is seriously that easy for them, think about how easy it is for anyone to obtain your credit card information and then re-create that information onto a fake card. Think about who you are handing your credit card to. If you think about it like this, you may start to really look for a location that utilized Dine Fraud Free Equipment.

(877)217-0707 call today!!!

Read the story on these three men

Google wants your wallet to be their wallet

Google wants your wallet to be their wallet and ultimately hopes to help reduce credit card fraud in the process..... however.... you still will have to pay. Alpine Payment Systems is a leader in Near Field Communication (NFC) specializing in Pay Pass technology used to read NFC capable cards and devices. Call today if you would like to find out how to get your business ready for the NFC boom.

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Second Year, Back to Back Winner

Alpine Payment Systems acknowledged as a Fastest Growing Private 100 company by the Portland Business Journal!!!

It was recently released that Alpine Payment Systems, 7th Fastest Growing Private 100 company by Portland Business Journal 2009-2010 is being acknowledged as a back to back winner for 2010-2011.

Keep following our news as we await the official ranking on June 23rd, 2011 at the annual awards event.

Skimming device used in restaurant results in $213,000.00 in counterfiet purchases

40 minutes away from downtown Chicago, 4 men have been charged with using a skimming device at a restaurant in Naperville, IL to skim customer’s credit cards, use the pilfered numbers to create counterfeit cards, and then rack up some $213,000.00 in charges. Don't let your card out of your hand or sight when dining at local restaurants. You cannot be too safe.

READ THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE STORE HERE

Dont kill Pin Debit look for a solution

With Pay@Pump you are able to obtain pin debit without the customer’s card ever leaving their hand. Another major plus is that gas stations don’t have to go through the hassle of changing out all of their pump credit card terminals. A set of 4 stations in Hawaii were hit when 3 men used universal pump keys to open the machines and install skimming devices on them. The gas station is going as far as eliminating Pin Debit all together due to the risk. Pay@Pump is here to assist in situation such as this. Call Alpine Payment Systems today and find out how you can start pay at the pump at your business. (877)217-0707

Also, read the story about the men in Hawaii HERE

The person who took your card info, may not be the one using it

Two men were arrested in South Florida when they attempted to use a compromised credit card at a Jewelery store. Supposedly them men, who have records of credit card fraud and jail time, were sent to the store with the fake credit cards to purchase high ticket items they would return to the ring leader for cash. Someone steals your card information, then hires someone else to take the risk and use your card. Make sure that you know where you are using your card and avoid ever letting it out of your hand.

Read the story: [Here]

Your card information used on another card for $27,000.00 in gift cards

Three men in Houston admit to credit card fraud. These men used stolen credit card information to create counterfeit credit cards with a card re-writer and a lap top. These re-writer and skimmer combo's can be found online for maybe $400.00 and they were able to purchase $27,000.00 in gift cards with these cards. Never let your card out of your sight so you are not caught paying for someone's gift cards.

If you get gas in Oregon or New Jersey, READ THIS

A gas station attendant in Oregon was arrested recently as a part of a large skimming operation at Gas Stations in Portland Oregon. Oregon and New Jersey are states where you do not pump your own gas, when you pull up to the pump and want to use your card, you have to hand it to an attendant and trust that he only inserts it into the card reader. If you dont watch carefully This might happen to you::: [WATCH THIS VIDEO]

tips to protect yourself from skimming

Consumer reports does an article on ways to help yourself avoid being a victim of Credit Card Skimming.

Read the article HERE

36,000 Credit Card compromised in one skimming scam

It is amazing how easily someone can walk up to a gas station pump, slip a skimming device over the card reader, walk away, and come out days later with over 36,000 credit card numbers. When you go to a gas station, make sure to check the pump before you put your card in, use the machine inside, or demand pay@pump technology (call APS for more info) (877)217-0707

Read the entire story HERE

Michaels report less than 90 affected pin pads

In a prepared statement, Michaels said it has identified less than 90 pin pads that were affected, but has removed more than 7,200 devices "out of an abundance of caution."

read more [HERE]

Large craft store in Chicago falls victim to pin pad tempering

Michaels in Chicago recently fell victim to credit card fraud through tampering done on their pin pads.

read more HERE

Credit card fraud does not pay!

The woman in the story below plead guilty and is looking at 20 years for credit card fraud and ID theft. 140 total cases to be exact.

READ HERE

Michael's Arts and Crafts in Chicago falls vitim to credit card fraud

If you are in the Chicago Area and shopped recently at a Michael's Arts and Crafts. You may want to check your statement. It appears that the nationwide retailer has fallen victim to tampering of some sort and customers cards have been compromised.

Read the news report: ABC NEWS

Skimming is not only done by tech savy teens

In Hillsborough County Fl a recent Chase ATM was compromised by a man placing a skimming device. The police state they are looking for a man in his 40's-50's. Suspicion arose when a woman came to use the machine and noticed black tape over the video camera. This same man was seen at multiple ATM's in the area. Police are asking for locals to help find him. Read the story below:

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It seems to be getting easier and easier

It seems like it gets easier and easier for people to obtain card numbers and rack up thousands of your hard earned money. At what point will merchants start protecting your card information with more secure processes and procedures? Make sure that you know where your card is at all times and also make sure you check the machine you use (ATM or GAS station)

Another case of three individuals on the East coast: [READ THE STORY]