Inspect the check, consider why you're getting it, don't use the money and tell authorities about the fraud. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Have you ever been shopping online and found a website selling typically expensive items, like electronics or designer apparel, for extremely cheap prices? You might be tempted to shop there since the ...

The e-commerce industry has seen remarkable growth in recent years, and it's showing no signs of slowing down. Tech giants like Amazon dominate the market, but most businesses nowadays sell goods and ...

It can be difficult to spot a fake, fraudulent or scam website. Fraudsters can be extremely cunning and use their expertise to create convincing websites. We outline nine ways to check whether a ...

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Trillions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds have breathed new life into an old scam: Check fraud. Using statistics from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, CNBC notes that banks reported ...

How to easily check if an email is legit or a scam, and protect yourself and your company Your email has been sent Use these practical guidelines to determine if something's a great deal or too good ...

Though only 61% of Americans wrote a check in the last year according to a 2024 survey, officials are still warning people about crime trends related to paper checks. It's easy to see why; two men in ...

It may seem as though check-writing is becoming a lost art, but it remains a popular way to send money. A recent study from Abrigo, which makes fraud-prevention software, found that 61% of Americans ...

Writing checks isn't nearly as common as it was decades ago. But check fraud is on the rise. A consumer advocate says you're not as protected by your bank as you may think if you become a victim of ...

Check washing fraud is when important information is removed from an original check and new information is added on. Typically, a scammer will use some sort of acetone solution like nail polish ...