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 ...

Did you know that debit card fraud is one of the most common types of identity theft? It is a serious problem that affects millions of people every year, and it can happen to anyone at any time.

Skimming, in which criminals install discreet devices and tiny cameras on point-of-sale terminals to steal your info, is increasingly common — as I learned the hard way. Money; Getty Images A few ...

Your debit card takes money straight out of your checking account the moment you swipe. That direct connection exposes you to unnecessary risk. If you fall victim to theft or fraud, criminals can use ...

When you make a purchase with your debit card, it’s possible to pay as “credit.” Paying as credit affects the way the transaction is processed, but the payment funds are still taken from your bank ...

Using a debit card feels convenient: it’s fast, familiar, and skips the interest rates. Still, not every swipe is safe. Debit cards pull money straight from your checking account, which means fraud ...

Debit cards are convenient -- but they're not always the safest choice. Swiped in the wrong place, a debit card can expose your bank account to fraud, delays, or lost protection. While they're fine ...

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 ...

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 ...

There's been a rash of debit card abuse in central Texas recently. The suspect — card skimmers at gas stations. “Many debit card abuse cases have been reported after customers used the gas pumps,” ...