If you're about to open a new shop, you must be aware of the ever-growing threat of credit card chargeback scams, which cost merchants significant losses that exceed original transaction amounts.

Clint Proctor is a managing editor with the credit cards and travel rewards team at Forbes Advisor. He has eight years of experience in personal finance journalism and has contributed to a variety of ...

Friendly fraud is on the rise, with consumers becoming increasingly aware of chargeback rules and rights, often treating them as a convenient alternative to traditional refunds or a way to obtain ...

Paying by credit card has become second nature for many consumers. A card is tapped on a machine, a notification arrives within seconds and the transaction is complete. What most people do not see is ...