Don’t ignore potentially fraudulent credit card transactions; instead, take advantage of the protections and refund processes available through your card issuer. Confirm that the transaction is indeed ...

The out-of-stock purchase scam is simple: After you buy a product online, scammers send you a notification that said item is no longer available, cancel your order, and tell you that you'll get your ...

Businesses across the UK have reported a rise in so-called "friendly fraud", or chargeback scams, where customers tell their credit card companies they haven't made the purchase listed on their ...

Phishing scams that mimic real companies like American Express can slip into your inbox looking almost legitimate. The best way to stay safe is to create strong digital habits that protect your ...

Banks are using huge amounts of data to separate legitimate purchases from scams. That's great for customers, even if it's a bit creepy.

A Kansas family is out nearly $1,000 after being scammed while trying to purchase a Christmas swingset online, according to a ...

Fairfax County Police and the U.S. Secret Service found 20 credit card skimming devices during a countywide detection operation.(Courtesy Fairfax County Police) Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, are ...

A Brook Park man, 37, faces charges after he used credit card information to steal about $1,900 from Red Roof Inn, 17555 Bagley. The theft was reported Aug. 20. The man stayed for several days at Red ...