Don’t ignore potentially fraudulent credit card transactions; instead, take advantage of the protections and refund processes available through your card issuer. Confirm that the transaction is indeed ...

The out-of-stock purchase scam is simple: After you buy a product online, scammers send you a notification that said item is no longer available, cancel your order, and tell you that you'll get your ...

Phishing scams that mimic real companies like American Express can slip into your inbox looking almost legitimate. The best way to stay safe is to create strong digital habits that protect your ...

The holiday shopping season should feel exciting, but for scammers, it's rush hour. And this year, one trick is hitting more inboxes and phones than ever: the fake refund scam. If you've ever seen an ...

Fairfax County Police and the U.S. Secret Service found 20 credit card skimming devices during a countywide detection operation.(Courtesy Fairfax County Police) Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, are ...

A Brook Park man, 37, faces charges after he used credit card information to steal about $1,900 from Red Roof Inn, 17555 Bagley. The theft was reported Aug. 20. The man stayed for several days at Red ...