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, ...

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 ...

A skimmer device installed in a gas pump. Skimmers are devices that criminals install inside a gas pump to illegally collect customers’ debit card information. NCDA&CS Public Affairs While owning a ...

Debit cards leave your cash more exposed to fraud and holds than credit cards. Here are three places where you're better off using a credit card.

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 ...