The wolf at the door may not be what you think.

Every time you tap your debit card, you are giving direct access to the cash in your checking account. In low‑risk situations that can be convenient, but in the wrong place a single compromised ...

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 ...

You can be relieved to know that if you report the missing card before any unauthorized charges are made, you won’t lose any money, as the bank can lock or cancel it. Maybe you see an unfamiliar ...

This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. You may think that credit cards are the payment method most targeted by financial fraudsters, but that’s not ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...