The value of the rewards you earn with your credit card could pale in comparison to the protections it offers.

Credit card fraud is the most common form of identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The four major credit card networks — Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover — ...

Debit cards are as vulnerable to theft as credit cards and offer limited fraud protection. Depending on how soon you report the fraud, you could be responsible for up to $50 in unauthorized ...

FILE - Consumer credit cards are posed in North Andover, Mass., March 5, 2012. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering a new rule that would slash credit card late fees by 75%, from ...

Using a credit card has never been easier, but that convenience comes with growing risks. Financial experts warn that certain everyday places are prime targets for card skimming, data theft, and fraud ...

When credit card companies unveiled the new credit cards with microchips in them, they were hailed as a new defense against identity theft and fraudulent charges. However, this new protection has led ...

When it comes to your debit card, you need to monitor your account weekly if not daily. Gone are the days when you can look at your bank statement at the end of the month. As an added protection, set ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - There's an urgent warning out for a self-checkout scam that could drain your bank account just with the swipe of your credit card. If you ever used a self check out station or will ...

For some types of purchases, failure to use a credit card can be a mistake, as you'd be forsaking various forms of protection ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering a new rule that would slash credit card late fees by 75%, from current highs of up to $41 to as low as $8. In a time when inflation is driving ...