Why can't debit cards be tracked?


Why can't debit cards be tracked? The short answer is no. You can't track a debit card as you would a phone or another GPS-enabled device. While they have numerous security measures, debit cards aren't equipped with a GPS chip or any other kind of technology that allows you to locate them remotely. The same goes for credit cards.


What happens if you buy something with a stolen credit card?

You, the consumer, typically aren't liable for credit card fraud, but someone pays the tab. So who foots the bill when a thief uses your credit card or its number to illegally buy stuff? The short answer is it's typically the merchant where you bought something or the bank that issued the credit card.