Credit card fraud and identity theft are two terms you have probably heard before. And if you've been unlucky, you may have even fallen victim to one of these two crimes yourself. However, credit card ...

The risk of credit card fraud doesn’t end when or where you swipe your card. Any business that stores your credit card number could experience a data breach in which a hacker attains access to your ...

To avoid credit card theft, it’s not enough to simply keep your credit card in a secure place — you have to monitor your credit card statements and credit reports routinely for signs of fraud. As data ...

You should report fraud to the FTC and FBI even if you didn't lose money. You'll be a good samaritan if you do. Danni Santana spent nine years as an editor and business journalist covering industries ...

With credit cards becoming an essential part of daily financial transactions—from shopping and online payments to travel bookings and emergencies—the risk of misuse has also increased. In cases where ...

Scammers are constantly targeting your hard-earned money, making it crucial to not only save but also actively protect your finances. In 2024, WalletHub reports there was $275 million in credit card ...

A credit freeze is an anti-fraud measure in which a credit bureau refrains from sharing a consumer’s credit report with any ...