Debit card fraud does not wait for anyone to get organized. The clock starts the second that unauthorized charge hits an account, and every hour that passes can change how much money stays protected.

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.

Skimming, in which criminals install discreet devices and tiny cameras on point-of-sale terminals to steal your info, is increasingly common — as I learned the hard way. Money; Getty Images A few ...

Fraud loss rates for debit cardholders have climbed in recent years, according to a Federal Reserve analysis published this week.

Still using a debit card when you're out and about? Here's where you should avoid doing so at some places, and why.

The fastest way to ruin a great trip starts at the hotel check-in desk. That small plastic card handed over with a smile can ...