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Redwood City woman helps police stop alleged elder fraud scheme
2+ week, 6+ day ago (428+ words) A Redwood City woman helped police stop an alleged elder fraud scheme before she lost any money, leading investigators to arrest a 22-year-old man who tried to escape officers in San Francisco, police said. The investigation began Wednesday after the…...
Credit card rewards are driving couples apart: Points obsessives are leaving their spouses behind
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (696+ words) Louis Fawcett's wife doesn't love the credit card points game like he does, though she does enjoy the perks — when she actually uses them. They make most of their purchases with two elite American Airlines cards to build up loyalty…...
Still Using Debit for Everything? Here’s Where It Can Backfire
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (444+ words) Using a debit card for every purchase, lets you avoid debt and interest, annual fees and credit checks. But never using a credit card can backfire. Credit cards help you build credit and typically come with better fraud protection and…...
Debit-card transactions have nearly halved in 2 years. Do you need the card anymore?
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (585+ words) For years, opening a bank account has meant getting a debit card, which serves as an access point for cash withdrawals, in-store shopping and online payments. But with UPI simplifying everyday payments, bank customers might be paying annual fees for…...
Naugatuck Woman Admits Role In Stolen 'Check Washing' Bank Fraud Scheme, Feds Say
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (198+ words) A 23-year-old Connecticut woman admitted to her role in a bank fraud scheme tied to stolen checks taken from the U.S. Mail, federal prosecutors said. Rows of prison cells Gianna Parente, of Naugatuck, waived her right to indictment and pleaded guilty…...
Card Balances up and other Digital Transactions News briefs from 5/13/26
4+ mon, 22+ hour ago (274+ words) Digital Transactions Card Balances up and other Digital Transactions News briefs from 5/13/26 - Some 53% of U.S. consumers carry a balance on their credit cards in response to rising costs, while 25% carry a balance for six months or more, says a survey from…...
Lake St. Louis woman charged in alleged $1.2 million fraud case
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (277+ words) A Lake St. Louis woman has been charged in federal court with allegedly embezzling approximately $1.2 million from her employer over a period spanning more than seven years. Kari Bertels, 44, was indicted April 29 in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on five…...
Milwaukee woman charged in alleged fraud schemes
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (35+ words) FOX6 News Milwaukee Prosecutors charged a Milwaukee woman with Medicaid fraud, PPP fraud and money laundering, alleging she used millions in fraudulent funds to buy businesses and luxury items....
Why I'd Never Put a Large Purchase on a Debit Card -- Even With the Money in the Bank
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (495+ words) A large purchase is the moment your credit card works hardest for you. The money's in the bank, so it feels responsible to reach for a debit card. But using a debit card on a big purchase means skipping the…...
Do You Even Need a Debit Card? The Truth in 2026
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (485+ words) Debit cards have been around for upwards of 50 years -- but they've arguably never been less relevant than they are now. Between credit cards, mobile wallets, and digital payment apps, debit cards are no longer a go-to option for a lot…...