According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), more Americans are being impacted by credit card and debit card fraud every year. Roughly 450,000 cases of credit card fraud were reported to the FTC in 2024 alone. This type of fraud occurs when someone uses another person’s card information without authorization to make purchases or withdraw funds. Put simply, it’s identity theft – and it can lead to unauthorized charges, account takeovers, and damage to your credit score. (Visit the Nebraska Attorney General’s “Protect the… more