It's easy to think of credit card fraud and picture someone skimming your card at a gas pump. But that's not usually how it happens. The bigger threat is new account fraud. Someone opens a credit card ...

Learn what happens if someone opens a credit card in your name and the steps to fix it fast and protect your credit.

Whether a debit card vs. credit card is a better choice depends on your financial situation and how you manage your money.

Card skimming isn’t going away; in fact, fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated. But adopting a few simple habits can make a big difference.

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 ...

For most people, the thought of putting all monthly bills on a credit card is enough to induce a panic attack. The risk of spiraling into crippling debt is simply too high. But for 32-year-old Claudia ...

From sophisticated skimming operations to “accidental” overcharges, your plastic can be compromised in ways you might not expect. Here’s how to protect yourself. ByChristopher Elliott, Senior ...

NEWTON TOWNSHIP. AROUND 545. STATE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING. STATE POLICE ALSO LOOKING FOR A WOMAN WHO THEY SAY USED SOMEONE ELSE’S IDENTITY TO OPEN A CREDIT CARD. IN DAUPHIN COUNTY. POLICE SAY THIS ...

Credit card debt isn’t going away any time soon. In fact, the latest household debt report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that credit card balances rose by $44 billion in the fourth ...