Because Americans rely on debit cards more each day as their payment of choice, more and more people are finding themselves the victims of debit card fraud.  If you have been a victim of debit card fraud, you already know how stressful and frustrating it can be.  If not, then you should take steps to protect yourself from becoming a victim.  You can sign up for fraud alerts to minimize the amount of time a thief has to use your card.  If there are fraudulent charges, report them immediately and file a police report.

For more tips read, “Legal How-To: Dealing With Debit Card Fraud.”