Think about the last time you swiped your debit card. Was it at the gas station, maybe at that corner grocery store, or perhaps through an online checkout? You probably didn't give it a second thought ...

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 ...

Maybe you see an unfamiliar charge on your bank statement. Or you notice your debit card isn’t in its normal place in your wallet. If you suspect bank account fraud, now is the time to take action.

Skimming, in which criminals install discreet devices and tiny cameras on point-of-sale terminals to steal your info, is increasingly common — as I learned the hard way. Money; Getty Images A few ...

Keep your wallet lean to minimize the risk of identity theft; ditch the old receipts, spare keys, and especially your Social ...

As the Detroit Free Press recently reported, new debit card scams are popping up and gaining momentum (2). One of the most ...

You may think that credit cards are the payment method most targeted by financial fraudsters, but that’s not true. It’s, in fact, debit cards that fraudsters pursue most — and the number of cases ...

Criminals have found a way to turn your own front porch into a crime scene, intercepting new debit cards and draining accounts before victims even know the plastic has arrived. Instead of skimming at ...

With Target saying its data breach is much worse, here's what to watch for. Jan. 11, 2014— -- intro: Would you give a thief direct access to your checking account? No? Unfortunately, you may be ...

Online shopping saw good news as fraud fell by 25.41%, dropping from 24,911 cases to 18,581 over the same period. This ...

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 ...