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If you're using a card to pay for something in Louisiana, check the machine first.

With gas prices surging across the country, major payment processing firms have raised the amount of "holds" that can be put on your card when you pay at the pump.

Eight pumps in total were compromised at two different locations in the parish.

The bad guys always seem to be one step ahead of the good guys when it comes to stealing your money.

A task force investigating credit card skimmers have located devices in Lafayette, Iberia, East Baton Rouge and numerous other parishes throughout Louisiana.

Sheriff's deputies say the two people can be seen on surveillance video using the card to buy $230 worth of stuff from Target.

According to the Better Business Bureau, there is a new scam going around where fraudulent charges are being made for exactly $9.84.

Have an American Express card that you never leave home without? You can expect a refund. According to a report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, American Express will be refunding $85 million to some 250,000 customers due to what officials are calling deceptive practices that include the charging of illegal late fees and discrimination against applicants 35 years old and up. For nearly

Do you have a Discover card? If so, you can expect to receive a refund.

I love using my debit/credit card as much as the next person. It's just convenient! Who want's to carry around a wad of cash when all you have to do is swipe your card! This might make you rethink how "loose" you are with your card! 1. Rental/ Security Deposits You mean when we rent a car? Yes, When we use a Debit Card the company actually takes that money out until we return the vehicle

Just in case you use Chase Bank or Citi Bank:  They have had some problems, so you might want to find out about what is taking place.  From what I gather, be care with emails you get from these companies