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Debit and credit card fraud has increased as criminals turn to old-fashioned scams to swipe people's plastic, an industry body says.

Complaints to financial firms rose by 59% in the first half of this year, driven by a spike in the number of payment protection insurance (PPI) complaints , new data from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) reveals today.

The Government has confirmed it will ban excessive charges for using credit and debit cards and has launched a consultation on how to implement these plans.

Some Hotel Chocolat customers have had payments taken from their accounts this month for purchases made a year ago.

The nation's dire economic plight doesn't mean you can't get on top of your finances. One MoneySaver today tells the story of how he got rid of £35,000 of debt in less than four years , giving hope to others they too can tackle debt head on.

The City regulator has admitted mistakes over payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling by failing to spot just how profitable the product was for banks.

Many holidaymakers will soon be jetting off for the summer, but before you go it's sometimes worth contacting your bank or credit card provider to let them know.

Royal Bank of Scotland has today announced the reclaiming process for the millions hit by charges after its IT meltdown, which we can exclusively reveal. The beleaguered bank will refund all charges for both its own customers and those of other banks as a result of the crisis, which still rumbles on.

Payment protection insurance (PPI) is, once again, the most complained-about product so far this financial year, the latest Financial Ombudsman Service figures reveal.

Two budget airlines have scrapped fees for the privilege of paying by debit card, ahead of Government moves to ban surcharges.