Debit card fraud moves fast, freezes real money, and can take weeks to fully unwind. Here's how it actually plays out.

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.

Debit cards are as vulnerable to theft as credit cards and offer limited fraud protection. Depending on how soon you report the fraud, you could be responsible for up to $50 in unauthorized ...

Every time you tap your debit card, you are giving direct access to the cash in your checking account. In low‑risk situations ...