Fraud, Scams & Consumer Protection

Friendly Fraud Is on the Rise: Are Banks Complicit?

Can I Dispute a Venmo Payment With My Bank? Rules and Timelines

Will Venmo Refund Money If Scammed? Disputes and Chargebacks

Loan Fraud: Common Types, Methods, and Federal Penalties

What Happens If I Cash a Bad Check? Costs, Charges, and Bank Bans

Are Debit Cards Safe? Fraud Liability, Zero Liability, and Your Rights

How Do Scammers Get Your Debit Card Number: Skimmers and Phishing

What to Do If You Wire Money to a Scammer: Recall, IC3, FTC

How to Prove Credit Card Fraud: Affidavit, Dispute, and Reports

How to Put a Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report