Earlier this week, SAPD arrested a man who they say was putting debit card skimmers on gas pumps. Skimmers are not a new phenomenon, but they’re not going away either. In fact, the problem continues ...

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 ...

It’s illegal to own a skimming device in North Carolina, but that doesn’t stop criminals from trying to steal your money. Skimming devices can be installed over card readers to record unsuspecting ...

Skimming usually involves a device that a thief places anywhere a customer might use a credit or debit card to pay. Here’s how to spot and avoid one. Chuck Burton AP Swiping your debit card offers a ...

Criminals have found a new way to turn your mailbox and front porch into a direct pipeline to your bank account, combining ...