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Unfortunately, bad credit cards are no longer the only type of credit scam out there. Even though they're the most prominent, there are more and more people willing to take advantage of anyone in need. Part of this probably stems from our struggling economy -- more people are struggling financially, and more people need credit. Part also comes from the fact that we're an increasingly credit based society.

Regardless of the reasons, though, it's important that you recognize the signs of bad credit cards and credit scams before you get sucked in.

We usually think of credit card offers, especially pre-approved credit card offers, as a good thing. Usually it indicates a reasonably high credit rating -- after all, companies aren't eager to offer credit to someone with a poor history. And in many ways, credit card offers are very positive.

However, two situations arise where these offers can be more trouble than they're worth: in terms of identity theft and in terms of negative marks on your credit score.

Chances are that if you shop online, you make some Paypal credit card purchases. But if, like me, credit card theft is a very real fear: how safe is this? Transmitting financial data online sounds pretty unsafe. Is it really that secure?

Credit cards can be both a blessing and a curse - and those who have been the victims of credit card fraud understand that sentiment all too well. Used cautiously, they can make purchases both in-person and online much easier to conduct. Used irresponsibly, or without the necessary oversight, however, credit cards can make you more vulnerable to fraud and wreak havoc on your finances. Here's some tips for avoiding the darker side of the credit card world.

Credit card fraud is an unfortunate event that afflicts every society. The obvious case of credit card fraud is when your card is physically stolen. In this case, you are normally aware the your card has gone missing and you are able to report it to your bank in order to cancel the card. However, in this day and age, credit card fraud has become more difficult to detect. Here's what you need to know.

In a perfect world, credit card scams would not exist. Unfortunately we don't live in a perfect world. The scams abound and the scammers seem to breed like rabbits. If you want to avoid credit card threats you need to know what common credit card scams to look out for. Here are the ones most likely to hit you at one point or another.

Of all of the credit card innovations devised over the past few years, I honestly think one time use credit cards are one of the best. Why? Think about how many times you enter your credit card information onto the Web (or give it over the phone). How easy would it be for someone to steal and use that number? With one time use credit cards, that danger evaporates. But how do you get them and are they all created equal? Here are some things you need to know.

It never fails - con artists keep devising new credit card scams designed to rob innocent people of their hard-earned cash. This year is no different. It's only May and already the credit card scammers are out in full force. Here are two recent scams you need to beware of: