Victims of new identity theft need to take immediate steps to stave off detrimental damages to their credit and financial ...

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

Noticing an unfamiliar charge on your credit card statement or getting an unexpected fraud alert from your bank can instantly set off alarm bells. If you’re feeling anxious or confused about what to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Maybe you see an unfamiliar charge on your bank statement. Or you notice your debit card isn’t in its normal place in your wallet. If you suspect bank account fraud, now is the time to take action.

Barbara Ross learned the hard way that fighting fraud on a debit card can be very different from a credit card. The South Philadelphia woman emailed CBS News Philadelphia for help getting her money ...