Debit card fraud moves fast, freezes real money, and can take weeks to fully unwind. Here's how it actually plays out.

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While different types of fraud can bring their own elements of frustrations and consequences, debit card fraud can leave your bank account empty almost immediately and be hard to recover from. That’s ...

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Debit cards pull funds directly from your bank account when making purchases or withdrawing cash. Setting up a PIN and monitoring account balances via mobile apps helps avoid overspending and fees.