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I discovered an unauthorized check written on my account. What rights do I have?

Contact your bank or credit union as quickly as you can when you discover any unauthorized payment. None If the check was processed as an electronic transfer, you have additional protections under federal law. If the check was not processed ...

How do I get my money back after I discover an unauthorized transaction or money missing from my bank account?

Once you notify your bank or credit union about an unauthorized transaction (that is, a charge or withdrawal you didn’t make or allow), it generally has ten business days to investigate the issue. The bank or credit union must correct ...

What should I do if my prepaid card or PIN is lost or stolen or I see unauthorized charges?

Contact the card provider right away if your card or your PIN is lost or stolen or if you see unauthorized charges. If you have registered your prepaid card, or if your card is a payroll card or a certain ...

I just received a new card from the card issuer with a new account number and a letter saying my account had been "compromised." What does that mean? What should I do?

This typically means that your account number may have been improperly obtained by someone who is not authorized to use it. None This can occur if a hacker succeeds in breaking into the computer system of the card issuer or ...

How do I dispute a charge on my credit card bill?

To dispute a charge on your credit card bill, you should call the card company and let them know about the problem right away. Check your credit card agreement to review your rights regarding unauthorized charges. You can find your ...

What do I do if I think there may be additional unauthorized charges made after I reported my credit card lost or stolen?

Call your credit card company right away and report the additional unauthorized charges. Then, follow up in writing with a billing error notice. None If your credit card was lost or stolen, review your billing statements carefully. If they show ...

Am I responsible for unauthorized charges if my credit cards are lost or stolen?

If you report a lost or stolen credit card before it is used, the card company cannot hold you responsible for any unauthorized charges. None If there is unauthorized use of your card before you report it missing, the most ...

What is an unauthorized use of a credit card?

Generally, unauthorized use is the use of a credit card by a person who does not have the right to use the card. For example, if you lose your card and someone finds it and uses it, that would be ...