Debit card fraud moves fast, freezes real money, and can take weeks to fully unwind. Here's how it actually plays out.

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 ...

Every time you tap your debit card, you are giving direct access to the cash in your checking account. In low‑risk situations ...

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.

A New Jersey courier scam highlights the severe liability risks consumers face when using debit cards compared to credit ...

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 ...

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

Wire fraud losses often aren’t protected by the FDIC or the Electronic Funds Transfer Act. Here’s what banks cover, what they ...