From sophisticated skimming operations to “accidental” overcharges, your plastic can be compromised in ways you might not expect. Here’s how to protect yourself. ByChristopher Elliott, Senior ...

Forget RFID-blocking wallets. Cybersecurity pros reveal why real-time transaction monitoring is the only way to beat modern ...

It's easy to think of credit card fraud and picture someone skimming your card at a gas pump. But that's not usually how it happens. The bigger threat is new account fraud. Someone opens a credit card ...

Image source: Getty Images A credit card that you didn't apply for, opened in your name -- it's more common than you might think. And it can do real damage if you don't act quickly. When someone opens ...

Banks offer a lot of services to their customers, and one of them is fraud protection, so if your card is used without your permission, you can usually get your money back right away. What would you ...

If your debit card number is stolen, fraudulent charges pull cash straight from your checking account. The bank's investigation happens later. That timing difference is why debit card fraud often ...