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A padlock rests on top of four credit cards, representing the security gained by taking action to prevent credit card fraud.

How To Prevent Credit Card Fraud

Want to know how to prevent credit card fraud? Some simple strategies can set you on the right path.

A woman’s hands are seen using her laptop and holding a credit card as she does her holiday shopping online with wrapping paper on the desk.

6 Online Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

While millions of Americans search for the internet’s best deals this holiday season, cybercriminals are hard at work targeting those online shoppers.

A warning sign stating, “charity fraud” rests on top of a keyboard.

Donate Wisely: A Guide to Scams Targeting People With Good Intentions

Charity and disaster scams target well-intentioned people who are looking to give to charitable causes. Thankfully, there are ways you can protect yourself.

A check shows “too much” in the amount field, indicating a red flag in a money mule scam.

How to Spot and Avoid a Money Mule Scam

If someone sends you money and asks you to do something with part of it, you could be targeted for a money mule scam.

A computer keyboard shows the word “scam” on a key, representing gift card scams initiated over the internet.

Gift Card Scams and How To Avoid Them

If someone contacts you with an urgent request to pay by gift card, should you do it? Here’s how to spot and avoid a scam.

A credit card scammer reaching through a computer to steal from your wallet

Five Credit Card Scams You Need to Know About

When you have a credit card, you’re unfortunately attractive to thieves and other scammers. New schemes are surfacing all the time, and the ones that work best (meaning, the ones...

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