Maybe you see an unfamiliar charge on your bank statement. Or you notice your debit card isn’t in its normal place in your wallet. If you suspect bank account fraud, now is the time to take action.

A few weeks ago, I stopped at a gas station I don’t typically visit. I paid at the pump with my debit card like usual, filled up and went on my way. But a few days later, I spotted several strange ...

Debit card fraud does not wait for anyone to get organized. The clock starts the second that unauthorized charge hits an account, and every hour that passes can change how much money stays protected.

Think about the last time you swiped your debit card. Was it at the gas station, maybe at that corner grocery store, or perhaps through an online checkout? You probably didn't give it a second thought ...