Criminals have quietly turned everyday debit cards into a direct pipeline to people's checking accounts, using tactics that are harder to spot and faster to cash out than traditional card theft.

CHICAGO (WGN) — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) on Thursday issued a warning about a new tap-to-pay fraud scheme. “Ghost tapping is especially dangerous when the target’s debit card is involved,” ...

Debit cards feel safe because they are familiar, fast and backed by a bank account that quietly absorbs every tap and swipe. Yet the very design that makes them convenient also exposes you to risks ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Metro announced the launch of a system that allows riders to pay for Metrorail by directly tapping credit or debit cards at station faregates on Wednesday morning. Riders can also ...

A new Tap to Pay feature by One Regional Card for All (ORCA) will allow transit riders to use credit and debit cards and digital wallets to pay for transit across the Puget Sound region. Riders can ...

WASHINGTON — Imagine getting ready to jump on Metro, glancing up to see your train pulling into the station, only to discover you don't have enough money already loaded on your card. It's a ...