USDA official says SNAP benefits theft 'could be as high as $12 billion a year.' Here’s how fraudsters get away with swiping funds from needy families

The $12 billion in potential annual losses represents taxpayer money diverted from feeding vulnerable Americans to funding ...

Don’t fall prey to card skimming; expert offers tips to guard financial info

The Secret Service said this past week it worked with federal, state and local law enforcement partners to inspect nearly 60,000 point-of-sale terminals, gas pumps and ATMs to uncover more than ...

Scammers are staking out Americans' front doors in a wily new debit card scheme. Here’s what they’re after and how to protect yourself

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

Debit card skimming device, hidden camera found at popular Mass. supermarket

A debit card skimming device was found on an ATM inside a popular Massachusetts grocery store on Friday, authorities warned.
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5 Places You Should Never Use Your Debit Card (Use Cash Instead)

Stop swiping your debit card everywhere. Discover the 5 places you should strictly use cash or credit to protect your bank ...