ORLANDO, Fla. — For years, crooks have used credit card skimmers to try to steal your credit and debit card information, but now, so-called “shimmers” or “super skimmers” are becoming more popular ...

Ever had your card declined at the worst possible moment, or noticed a weird charge on your bank statement? These situations happen more often than you think, especially when you use your debit card ...

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 — ...

Skimming occurs when devices illegally installed on ATMs, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, or fuel pumps capture data or record cardholders’ PINs. Criminals use the data to create fake debit or credit ...

ATM card "skimmers," hard-to-spot devices that let crooks read debit card information during cash withdrawals, are using new devices to learn users' PIN numbers as they type, "Today" reported. Tiny ...

The incidents highlight the growing problem of skimming scams, which have seen a significant increase in recent years. The FBI advises consumers to be vigilant and inspect card readers for any signs ...