Credit card fraud detection explained: see how banks flag unusual transactions, what triggers alerts and how to protect yourself from unauthorized charges.

When a card is swiped, the card issuer sends Spade the data in real-time, and that transaction is linked with a verified merchant identity.

Credit card fraud is a major source of financial trouble for consumers and banks. According to a 2023 Federal Trade Commission report, credit card fraud was the most common form of identity theft ...

Over 400,000 cases of credit card fraud were reported in 2024 to the Federal Trade Commission. The CyberGuy explains how to protect against becoming another victim.