Auto lenders are increasingly running up against unscrupulous borrowers and others who use goosed up credit scores, as well as fake identities, to take out car loans that many have absolutely no ...

If you’ve ever spotted a suspicious charge on your debit or credit card, you’re not alone. How your bank or card issuer handles credit card fraud disputes has a bigger impact than you might think. It ...

Debit cards are as vulnerable to theft as credit cards and offer limited fraud protection. Depending on how soon you report the fraud, you could be responsible for up to $50 in unauthorized ...

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Editor’s note: This story has been updated with different terminology to more accurately reflect the incident. Additional updates were made to better describe the involvement of one of the suspects.

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Review your credit report, know your credit score and, yes, freeze your credit before stepping on a car dealer's lot. Dealer-arranged financing is convenient but it will limit your options. Typically, ...