Carding is the use of stolen credit card information to buy gift cards that can be used like cash. Learn how to protect ...

Ever find your palms sweating as you enter your payment info into a merchant site you’ve never used before? It’s a natural response; few financial details are more important than your payment methods ...

Tap-to-pay scams target contactless cards in crowded spaces using hidden readers, but mobile wallets with biometric locks offer stronger protection.

Noticing an unfamiliar charge on your credit card statement or getting an unexpected fraud alert from your bank can instantly set off alarm bells. If you’re feeling anxious or confused about what to ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

A credit freeze is an anti-fraud measure in which a credit bureau refrains from sharing a consumer’s credit report with any ...

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 ...

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