Debit cards feel safe because they are familiar, fast and backed by a bank account that quietly absorbs every tap and swipe. Yet the very design that makes them convenient also exposes you to risks ...

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

While different types of fraud can bring their own elements of frustrations and consequences, debit card fraud can leave your bank account empty almost immediately and be hard to recover from. That’s ...

Experts are encouraging shoppers to be on the lookout for scammers ahead of Thanksgiving. One growing trend: stop using your debit card. “One of the first things to do is retire that debit card for ...

If you are responsible with your purchasing habits, a credit card is much more useful and safer than a debit card. The right cash back credit card can earn you hundreds, or thousands of dollars a year ...

With Target saying its data breach is much worse, here's what to watch for. Jan. 11, 2014— -- intro: Would you give a thief direct access to your checking account? No? Unfortunately, you may be ...

A woman is accused of breaking into a storage unit, stealing a safe and then using stolen credit and debit cards, according to Asheville police. Officers were called Sept. 4 to investigate the theft ...

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 ...