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 ...

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

Imagine receiving a notification about suspicious charges on a credit card you haven’t even received yet. How could that happen? While it sounds surprising and unsettling, it's increasingly common due ...

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 — ...

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 ...

Start by calling the credit card issuer associated with the account and freezing your card. You can then work with the issuer to close the account. You’ll then have to check your credit reports and ...