Debit card fraud does not wait for anyone to get organized. The clock starts the second that unauthorized charge hits an account, and every hour that passes can change how much money stays protected.

Maybe you see an unfamiliar charge on your bank statement. Or you notice your debit card isn’t in its normal place in your wallet. If you suspect bank account fraud, now is the time to take action.

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 ...

Barbara Ross learned the hard way that fighting fraud on a debit card can be very different from a credit card. The South Philadelphia woman emailed CBS News Philadelphia for help getting her money ...

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 ...

Criminals have quietly turned everyday debit cards into a direct pipeline to people's checking accounts, using tactics that are harder to spot and faster to cash out than traditional card theft.

You probably use your debit card often, but have you thought about the risks that come with it? In 2023, people reported $10 billion in losses to the Federal Trade Commission, the highest amount ever, ...

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 ...

Fraud loss rates have climbed for debit cardholders, according to a Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank analysis issued Wednesday that is based on Federal Reserve Board data released in December. The ...

The fastest way to ruin a great trip starts at the hotel check-in desk. That small plastic card handed over with a smile can ...

Still using a debit card when you're out and about? Here's where you should avoid doing so at some places, and why.