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 ...

A few weeks ago, I stopped at a gas station I don’t typically visit. I paid at the pump with my debit card like usual, filled up and went on my way. But a few days later, I spotted several strange ...

Debit card numbers can be compromised digitally through system breaches or automated number-guessing attacks. Sheri, first, we are glad your bank flagged it. That alert tells you fraud monitoring ...

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.

When you buy something with a debit card, you can choose to select credit, but it won't impact your credit score.

A credit card is usually safer than cash for everyday spending because of fraud protection. Cash's only real edge is privacy.

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 ...

Every so often, we receive an email that stops us cold. Not because it is dramatic. Not because it is careless. Because it feels impossible. Sheri, first, we are glad your bank flagged it. That alert ...