Debit card fraud moves fast, freezes real money, and can take weeks to fully unwind. Here's how it actually plays out.

While many gift card scams involve thieves demanding payments via prepaid cards, there's a less obvious type of fraud known ...

Despite your best intentions, it can be difficult to get everyone in your circle a perfect – or at least personal – gift.So you turn to Plan B: gift cards. Easy to get. Easy to use. Usually ...

A credit card opened in your name can hurt your score fast. Here's how it happens and what actually protects you.

WASHINGTON — Gift-giving season is here, and it is a prime time for scammers. Attorney General Brian Schwalb issued a consumer alert Monday morning urging residents to be aware of gift card scams.

Are gift cards on your holiday shopping list? Beware, there’s a new scam where the balance on cards you buy may disappear before it can be used. It’s called gift card draining. According to a news ...

State officials are warning New Hampshire residents who receive cash assistance through Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) ...

The hit: Once a cashier activates the card for a unknowing buyer, the crook drains it fast—often before it’s even used Avoid it: Check the PIN/scratch area for tampering, grab from the back, pay with ...

Gift cards are one of the most popular holiday gifts nationwide, but the same convenience that makes them attractive also makes them a frequent target for fraud. According to the Retail Gift Card ...

The New Hampshire Attorney General is warning Granite Staters of a new scam targeting EBT cardholders.They say that victims ...

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. ( NEWS10) — Saratoga County officials are warning the public to be on the lookout for a potential fraud ...