Tennessee’s Consumer Affairs Division Offers Tips on Mobile Shopping
December 12, 2015
Increase in Mobile Wallet Use Calls for Diligent Password Protection
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Consumer Affairs Division is reminding shoppers to make sure they protect their personal information when shopping from mobile devices this holiday season.
“Online shopping is becoming increasingly convenient due to a rise in mobile app use and the introduction of mobile wallets,” says says TDCI Deputy Commissioner Bill Giannini. “Unfortunately, with that ease comes a concern for the security of personal financial information.”
Tennessee Consumer Affairs says EMV Card Technology arrives ahead of ‘Black Friday’ Holiday Shopping
November 24, 2015
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Consumer Affairs Division reminds Tennesseans to be aware of changes in credit card technology as this holiday season will be the first year retail stores will be required to become compliant with EMV credit card technology.
EMV (which stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa) is a new global standard for cards equipped with computer chips and the technology used to authenticate chip-card transactions.
EMV Technology Offers Greater Consumer Protection
ShopSmart reveals How to Nab a Free Flight
March 20, 2013
Tips for earning the most free travel over time; Plus, airline and bank cards that go a long way toward a free flight
Yonkers, NY – Airline credit cards and bank cards often offer points toward free air travel, but some will earn card users more free travel than others over time.
The April 2013 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from Consumer Reports, features tips for deciding which card to use when looking for discounted travel and highlights some of the best airline and bank card reward formulas currently available. [Read more]
