The riskiest places to swipe your debit card

Debit card fraud increased by 10% from 2016 to 2017, according to FICO.

Since debit cards are linked to bank accounts, they don't offer as much fraud protection as credit cards.

Here's when you shouldn't use a debit card - and when you should use cash or a credit card instead.

Swipe with caution.

While a debit card can help prevent you from racking up some serious credit card debt, it can also put you in a more dangerous situation - like the risk of identity theft or fraudulent charges.

Trust me, I know from experience.

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