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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

(WHTM) — Buying gas? Think twice about using a debit card. Gas stations are raising the amount of money they grab and hold on your card to the highest amount ever, leaving some customers with empty ...

That joke about having to take out a loan to afford today’s sky-high gasoline prices might not be so far-fetched after all. Surging fuel prices convinced both Visa and Mastercard to place holds of up ...

Feeling the pinch at the pump? We can’t control gas prices — but we can control how we buy and use fuel. Start by checking apps like GasBuddy to compare local prices. You’ll often find the best deals ...