Fraud alerts are meant to protect you, but everyday credit card habits, travel and spending patterns can trigger them. See ...

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

Not all fraud rises to the level of identity theft and, by itself, a security breach doesn't constitute a stolen identity.

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 ...

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 ...

More credit card issuers now approve applicants without a Social Security number, giving scammers new ways to commit identity theft using stolen data.

Q1 2026 Management view "It is with great regret that we issue our earnings release today with a $0.22 per share charge-off for third-party credit card fraud" (CEO & Executive Chairman Edward Nigro), ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s a ritual of security measures you can take to avoid becoming a victim of credit card fraud at a gas station. They include ...

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 ...