U.S. Heightened Alert: Combating Counterfeit Passport Card Fraud

In today’s highly technological financial world, preventing fraud is paramount. U.S. financial institutions have received a combined alert from the Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service ... Read More

How Credit Card Companies Spot Fraud Before You Do

You might not know it, but your credit ... shut down his card and denied several more online charges. "I was surprised when [the card provider] called me. I know card fraud can happen to anyone ... Read More

Seniors allegedly duped in credit card scam that included fake cop

A male and female are being sought as police investigate an alleged fraud scheme involving someone impersonating a police officer. In a news release ... that their credit cards were fraudulently ... Read More

8 Ways to Spot Counterfeit Money

Still, it's common to hear local news stories about counterfeit ... they’re looking at real cash or fake cash, as well as a real or fake credit card, according to the product description. Read More

Credit Card Fraud: The Guilties of the Bunch

The most accurate and detailed report about identity fraud is the 2006 ... using the victim’s name and credit card number. More sophisticated thieves construct fake credit cards by attaching ... Read More

What does $0 fraud liability mean? Here's a breakdown of credit card fraud protection terms

Here's how credit card fraud happens and tips to protect yourself Netflix used a prop card to protect Zac Efron in 'Down To Earth'—but here's how your issuer protects you from fraud You should ... Read More

Credit Cards

The Latest Using a virtual credit card number can make online shopping a little safer. Simply transferring a balance won't impact your score, but increasing your available credit might. Read More

16 best credit cards in April 2024

Whatever your reason for opening a new credit card, there are plenty of options. We’ve compiled a list of the best credit cards by category to help you narrow down your choices. Read More

credit card fraud

Honeypots are an entertaining way to learn about new attacks. A simulated vulnerable system is exposed to the internet, inviting anyone to try to break into it. Rather than actually compromising a ... Read More

How to spot dangerous fake solar eclipse glasses being sold in the US that could cause ‘permanent blindness’

Counterfeit solar eclipse glasses made in China that could leave users with “temporarily impaired vision” or “permanent blindness” are being sold in the US, officials cautioned. Read More

What is a credit card? Understanding the basics

Credit cards can come with benefits such as rewards and fraud protection, but they can also be risky: A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York measured more than $1 trillion in US credit ... Read More

Preventing credit card fraud

As well as keeping your card details safe and secure, there are some common sense golden rules you can follow to protect your details and avoid falling victim to credit card fraud. Mark Bowerman ... Read More