That quick swipe at the gas pump could quietly freeze up to $175 of your own money before you even leave the station. Paying at the pump feels like one of life’s little conveniences. Slide in a card, ...

Paying with a debit card at the gas pump is an inherently dangerous act because of skimmers that can capture the info on your card’s magnetic stripe without your knowledge. Once the criminals have ...

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 — ...

(WHTM) — Buying gas? Think twice about using a debit card. Gas stations are raising the amount of money they grab and hold on your card to the highest amount ever, leaving some customers with empty ...

Q When I use my debit card to buy gas at the pump, I've noticed that a hold gets put on funds in my account for a few days — sometimes for more than what I purchased. What gives? Is there any way to ...

Skimmers are devices that capture and store your card data when swiped or inserted. Potential skimmers can make pumps appear different or bulky compared to other pumps. Be sure to check for these ...