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 ...

A credit card that you didn't apply for, opened in your name -- it's more common than you might think. And it can do real damage if you don't act quickly. When someone opens a credit card in your name ...

Forget RFID-blocking wallets. Cybersecurity pros reveal why real-time transaction monitoring is the only way to beat modern skimming rings at their own game. ByChristopher Elliott, Senior Contributor.

The letter I got in the mail came out of the blue from a bank I’ve never done business with. I was informed they had received my application to open a Frontier Airlines credit card, but were declining ...

Some credit card issuers now approve applicants without a Social Security number. Instead, they accept an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, a passport or proof of income. That makes it easier ...

The history of retail is also the history of evolving patterns of fraud. Human nature being what it is, there are always individuals who try to cheat the system and get something for nothing. In ...

The numbers suggest a small but growing share of American consumers have fallen into a pit of credit card debt. It's hard to dig out.

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