Lissa Anderson was a diplomat with the US State Department for over a decade, having served in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Iraq and France. Since leaving the State Department, Lissa has lived as an American ...

I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, password managers, private messaging apps and ad-blocking software. I also report on online scams and offer advice to families and individuals about ...

From blackmail and romance schemes, to fraudulent checks and credit card skimmers — crooks continue scamming when and where they can. In 2023, compromised debit cards were up 96% compared to 2022 — ...

California has seen an increase in card skimming over the past few years, with fraudulent activity popping up across the state. Skimming devices have been spotted from Bakersfield to Sacramento. These ...

Skimming usually involves a device that a thief places anywhere a customer might use a credit or debit card to pay. Here’s how to spot and avoid one. Chuck Burton AP Swiping your debit card offers a ...

Follow these tips and check your account agreement to be sure Most common debit card fees can be avoided by understanding how ...

While owning a skimming device is illegal in North Carolina, criminals still attempt to steal your money. Skimming devices can be installed over card readers to record unsuspecting customers’ credit ...