Tap-to-pay scams target contactless cards in crowded spaces using hidden readers, but mobile wallets with biometric locks offer stronger protection.

A New Jersey courier scam highlights the severe liability risks consumers face when using debit cards compared to credit ...

In online commerce, the seller can be held liable for fraudulent charges. However, there are preventative steps you can take to avoid fraud.

Mastercard is using AI to help detect and prevent credit card fraud. The company says the tech can flag unusual patterns and block fraudulent transactions. This article is part of "AI in Action," a ...

The reintroduction of the Credit Card Competition Act in January 2026 has major implications for the U.S. payments ...

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An appeals court will decide if further cuts can be made to the CFPB, a key agency tasked with protecting consumers ...

If you believe there is an erroneous or fraudulent charge on your credit card, you have the right to dispute the charge and potentially have it removed from your statement. The Fair Credit Billing Act ...

— -- Credit card holders could soon be saying good-bye to some costly add-on products that promised peace-of-mind during a disaster, such as a job loss. And many consumer groups say good-riddance ...

Wire fraud losses often aren’t protected by the FDIC or the Electronic Funds Transfer Act. Here’s what banks cover, what they ...

A credit freeze is an anti-fraud measure in which a credit bureau refrains from sharing a consumer’s credit report with any ...