CVV stands for card verification value. It’s a three- or four-digit number found on most debit and credit cards. There are several other acronyms for this security feature within the industry.

Along with savings, the debit cards should be more secure than paper checks, the Treasury and banking experts say. In 58,000 cases last year, Social Security checks were forged, Ms. Tillman says.

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Bank customers see slight financial health gains, but debit card fraud remains a top concern. How can banks strengthen security confidence?

Nearly 1-in-3 non-users of debit cards report "security concerns" as the reason they don't use a debit card at the point of sale, more than any other reason. They are concerned about transacting ...