According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), its Consumer Sentinel Network received almost 6.5 million reports in 2024 — ...

Americans lost $12.5 billion to credit card fraud in 2024, a 25 percent increase from the previous year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Even so, credit cards are one of the safest ways to ...

A new TransUnion analysis shows AI-driven fraud is driving the greatest losses for consumers.

The world is filled with shady characters. Con artists and disreputable companies will do whatever it takes to steal your money and identity. And they’re using increasingly sophisticated methods to ...

Credit card fraud only impacts a fraction of one percent of all purchases, according to data from the Federal Reserve, but it represents one of the biggest concerns among consumers. What consumers ...

Ghost tapping scams use small contactless charges to test stolen card details, the BBB warns. Learn to spot unauthorized NFC ...

If you’ve ever spotted a suspicious charge on your debit or credit card, you’re not alone. How your bank or card issuer handles credit card fraud disputes has a bigger impact than you might think. It ...

Your credit card can be a lifeline in tough financial times, but it can also turn into a nightmare in the blink of an eye. Just ask Andrew St. Hilaire, a small business owner who recently discovered ...

Even though the Identity Theft Resource Center reported fewer identity crime cases between 2024 and 2025, the number of ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — With holiday shopping season in full swing, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb is issuing an alert warning residents to be on alert for gift card scams. The Office of the ...

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 ...