If deleting and reporting scam texts and phone calls has become part of your daily routine, there's another simple way to protect yourself from fraud -- and it may be more effective. Placing a fraud ...

If you’ve ever spotted a suspicious charge on your debit or credit card, you’re not alone. How your bank or card issuer handles credit card fraud disputes has a bigger impact than you might think. It ...

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 — ...

An incorrect address on your credit report is one at which you've never lived and it can be a signal of identity theft.

Recovering money after credit card fraud can feel stressful, but the process is simpler if you act quickly. Knowing the right steps — and your rights, can greatly improve your chances of getting your ...

Call the credit card helpline or customer care, and be ready to provide your card details for verification. After blocking the card, request a replacement. Submit any necessary documents to report the ...

Credit reporting issues have consistently ranked among the top consumer complaints tracked by the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network. According to the FTC’s 2024 data book, reports ...

Chargeback scams target all types of business, but are particularly harming smaller firms, according to UK Finance. It said work was ongoing to try and "root out" the problem to ensure disputes were ...