Debit cards feel safe because they are familiar, fast and backed by a bank account that quietly absorbs every tap and swipe.

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 ...

Skimming, in which criminals install discreet devices and tiny cameras on point-of-sale terminals to steal your info, is increasingly common — as I learned the hard way. Money; Getty Images A few ...

AND CLICK ON THE INTERACTIVE RADAR. NOW AT SIX. GREENFIELD POLICE INVESTIGATING WHAT THEY CALL A CARD CRACKING SCHEME. NOW THEY SAY A MAN GOT MONEY FROM AREA BANKS USING OTHER PEOPLE’S DEBIT CARDS. 12 ...

Sophie Venz is a former Deputy Editor at Forbes Advisor. She is an experienced editor and features reporter, and has previously worked in the small business and start-up reporting space. Previously ...