A credit card opened in your name can hurt your score fast. Here's how it happens and what actually protects you.

Credit card fraud and identity theft are two terms you have probably heard before. And if you've been unlucky, you may have even fallen victim to one of these two crimes yourself. However, credit card ...

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 ...

Credit card fraud isn’t always a one-time occurrence — sometimes, an instance of fraud is part of a repeated fraud pattern. As credit card fraud continues to rise, cardholders are an important line of ...

If you’re watching the headlines, it’s tempting to assume business credit card fraud is only a big-company problem. In reality, it’s also a growing threat for startups, small businesses, and even ...

Credit card fraud could be just the start of your problems. Luckily, there are steps you can take to limit the damage. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty ...

Credit card fraud—legally defined as someone else using your card without permission—is on the rise. In the first quarter of 2019 alone, the FTC received 45,139 reports of credit card fraud, which was ...

Losses Surge to €4.2 Billion. Europe’s latest payment fraud figures are stark. According to the joint 2025 EBA-ECB report, ...

Protecting your business from credit card fraud If you’re watching the headlines, it’s tempting to assume business credit card fraud is only a big-company problem. In reality, it’s also a growing ...