Using a debit card at gas stations might seem convenient, but it comes with several risks that can jeopardize your financial security. From skimming devices to unexpected holds on your funds, knowing ...

Paying for gas at the pump with a credit or debit card is a convenience that saves us time while performing one of life's little chores. While spotting a gas pump card skimmer before it steals your ...

Most people treat a gas station pump like a vending machine for fuel — you drive up, swipe or insert your card, fill your tank, and drive off. But in that 90-second transaction, your debit or credit ...

While owning a skimming device is illegal in North Carolina, criminals still attempt to steal your money. Skimming devices can be installed over card readers to record unsuspecting customers’ credit ...

A point-of-sale station with a card skimmer installed over the card reader is seen in this photo from the Blue Springs police department. Sgt. Keegan Hughes, Blue Springs PD Blue Springs police ...

Criminal skimming operations cost financial institutions and American consumers more than $1 billion each year, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Skimming occurs when devices are ...