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A skimmer is a device that can be placed over the card reader, and is most commonly utilized on an ATM. The device "skims" the information from cards put into the reader, and it sends ... Read More »

Scam artists don't just steal credit cards or take over accounts. They also steal people's identities and apply for credit cards or loans in their names. Once the thief obtains the new credit card, they ... Read More »

Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) help to reduce fraud with Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) and debit cards — and even with credit cards, to a certain extent. Usually, when you issue these types of cards to ... Read More »

What happens if someone commits debit or credit card fraud? What are the penalties for card fraud? People who commit credit or debit card fraud can face jail time and fines, but the exact penalties ... Read More »

To understand credit and debit card fraud, you need to be aware of all the different words used to talk about credit cards, financial institutions, and fraud. If you bump into words you don't know ... Read More »

When credit or debit card fraud occurs, financial institutions generally take a few steps to investigate and report the fraud. Although the exact steps can vary, the process is relatively similar in most situations. Whether ... Read More »

If someone makes unauthorized charges on one of your customer's credit or debit cards, your customer may be responsible for some of the charges. However, in most cases, your financial institution is also liable for ... Read More »

At its simplest, credit card fraud can involve stealing someone's physical credit or debit card and using it to make purchases. However, that type of credit card fraud is becoming rarer by the day. In ... Read More »

Counterfeit checks include any checks that have been created fraudulently with the purpose of stealing money from someone. This category can include fake cashier's checks, money orders, personal checks, and business checks. In some cases, ... Read More »

Fraudsters use a variety of different types of check fraud to steal money from people and businesses. These are some of the most common types of check fraud that may impact your financial institution or ... Read More »