ABC7 Pop-Up News Bureau held at Glendale Americana
GLENDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- Eyewitness News hosted our very first Pop-Up News Bureau at the Americana at Brand in Glendale on Wednesday.
Viewers were invited to part of Eyewitness News history! Many met the team, shared their story ideas and toured an Eyewitness News van.
Those who stopped by the Pop-Up News Bureau were also able to donate a toy to our Spark of Love Toy Drive before heading out to do some shopping of their own.
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, there's renewed concerns about the safety of using credit or debit cards following some high-profile hacking incidents.
How to keep your credit and debit cards safe this holiday season
Consumer Specialist Ric Romero recommends not using a debit card at all.
Under federal law, your personal liability for fraudulent charges on your credit card cannot exceed $50. But with a debit card, you could be liable for $500 or more.
With a credit card, it's the bank's money that's stolen. With a debit card, the loss is your money and it could take weeks to get it back.
If your credit card or debit card is hacked, here is what Romero recommends you do:
- Check your statement every month.
- Call your credit card company or bank right away.
- Tell them you want to replace your card and change your pin number, and finally, sign up for a fraud monitoring service.
The holidays are supposed to be a fun time, don't let a crook spoil it.
