ConsumerAffairs

Fraud Alert vs. Credit Freeze: What’s the Difference?

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

Why Your Credit Card Isn’t As Safe As You Think When You Travel

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 ...
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90% of credit card fraud comes from accounts you never opened

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 ...

Inside an Underground Guide: How Threat Actors Vet Stolen Credit Card Shops

In cybercrime markets, trust isn't assumed, it's verified. Flare reveals how underground guides teach actors to evaluate ...
AOL

Oops! My new debit card was accidentally sent to my old address, and someone else used it. Here’s how to report fraud and protect your bank account

While making a mistake with your finances is common, what’s less common is having someone else take advantage of your slip-up. But Americans should be aware of the risks, especially as reports of ...
The Motley Fool

Here's What Happens if Someone Opens a Credit Card in Your Name

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 ...