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

It's a scenario most people have encountered: you try to make a big or unexpected purchase on your credit card, and, at the moment you need it the most, the card gets declined. Sometimes, it's as ...

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

When the text message came in, Kim Dow's heart sank. "Hi," it read. "Did you just make this purchase with your REI Co-op Mastercard?" The message went on to share the last four digits of Dow's card ...

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 ...

As the Detroit Free Press recently reported, new debit card scams are popping up and gaining momentum (2). One of the most ...

AI is one of the best tools credit card networks have in their battle against fraud, but there are also steps you can take to protect yourself. Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years.

Mastercard Inc. is launching a new service it says will help financial institutions better serve their middle-market business clients. The card brand also is working with Feedzai, a fraud-prevention ...

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) just announced an acquisition to beef up its capabilities in cybersecurity and threat prevention. It will buy Recorded Future, the world's largest threat intelligence firm. When ...

Fraud is especially high in car rentals, taxis, and food services, with cities like Cancun, Bangkok, and Los Angeles reporting the most incidents. Mastercard recommends using credit cards with fraud ...

Mastercard is using AI to help detect and prevent credit card fraud. The company says the tech can flag unusual patterns and block fraudulent transactions. This article is part of "AI in Action," a ...