Fraud prevention is a major concern for many people. To prevent fraudulent charges, most merchants require customers to provide their debit or credit card number, its expiration date and a numeric ...

Have you ever felt uneasy when someone on the phone asked for your credit card security code? Your instincts were on target. Just as most people keep their Social Security and phone numbers close to ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The one thing most schemers cannot get from hacking into your credit card is your three digit security code on the back of your card. Naturally, they are hoping you can give ...

The location of your credit card's CVV, or security code, varies based on what credit card you have. The three- or four-digit CVV number makes fraud more difficult, since it acts as a form of ...

Precautions that prevent credit card numbers from being stolen. Credit card security is enhanced by several methods. First, the printed security code (CSC or CVV) on the credit card itself prevents ...

GREENSBORO, NC -- A Two Wants to Know viewer wanted to know why some restaurants ask for the security code on the back of your credit card when you order take out and some don't. It turns out the ...

Cardholders can take these steps to ensure the security of their credit cards. The best and worst of popular prepaid credit cards. Getty Images — -- intro: Credit card security has been in the ...