Mail theft and check fraud now cost Americans over $20 billion a year. Learn how checks are stolen, washed, and cashed—and ...

If you must, keep an eye on your account statements, experts say. Thieves steal checks from mailboxes, then alter the checks ...

Childcare providers across the United States are being targeted by a fake-check scam in which fraudsters pose as parents ...

For many people — especially younger people — checks have dropped to the wayside as payment options. But almost half of consumers still used checks in 2024, according to the Federal Reserve (1). And ...

Criminals use chemicals to “wash” away the recipent's name and dollar amount, and then rewrite the check to themselves.

Americans lost $12.5 billion to financial fraud in 2024, a 25% increase. Scams include sophisticated fake websites, apps, check washing, and employment fraud targeting bank accounts. “Your own ...

SHOWING UP IN SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY, BUT IT’S ONE WE’VE SEEN BEFORE. THERE’S A SUCKER BORN EVERY MINUTE. WE’RE ALL FAMILIAR WITH THAT PHRASE, RIGHT? WELL, SCAMMERS MAY BE KEEPING THAT PHRASE IN MIND AS ...

Generative AI is fueling the fire with about 40 percent of financial institutions saying they are already seeing more attacks linked to AI.

IN BRIEF Fraud remains a serious risk for any entity, and not-for-profit organizations unfortunately make an easy target.

The accounts payable (AP) department is one of the most vulnerable areas of fraud for any business. As the central hub for a company’s outgoing funds, AP is a common target for bad actors looking to ...

For many people — especially younger people — checks have dropped to the wayside as payment options. But almost half of consumers still used checks in 2024, according to the Federal Reserve (1). And ...