Experts identify 11 places where debit card use carries heightened risk and outline safer payment alternatives. Citing $12.5 ...

And don’t forget to check in with the USPS before a move, too.

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 ...

But Americans should be aware of the risks, especially as reports of fraud are on the rise. The Federal Trade Commission reports that in 2023, only 27% of people who reported fraud said they lost ...

Barbara Ross learned the hard way that fighting fraud on a debit card can be very different from a credit card. The South Philadelphia woman emailed CBS News Philadelphia for help getting her money ...

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 ...

Most people swipe their debit card without thinking about risk. It runs through your checking account, it feels secure, and the money moves fast. But "fast" isn't the same as "safe," and a lot of ...