Check fraud is rising even as the number of checks in circulation is declining. If you're still sending them in the mail, it ...

Childcare providers across the United States are being targeted by a fake-check scam in which fraudsters pose as parents relocating from overseas, send a check for more than the agreed-upon deposit, ...

Questions regarding this PSA should be directed to your local FBI field office. The FBI and USPIS are warning that check fraud is on the rise, with a significant volume enabled through mail theft.

A viewer shared a letter she received claiming she had won $750,000 in an international lottery. The letter stated she needed to pay taxes, handling, and processing fees to claim the prize. Included ...

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 ...

A real check typically includes the logo of the financial institution it comes from, so if the logo looks blurry, faded, or different from the one on the bank’s website, be cautious. If the check ...

Listen, when I share scam alerts on here, I'm not trying to insult your intelligence. I try to share the scams that don't immediately scream scam, the ones that people could reasonably fall for. So I ...

An unexpected check can look real but still leave you owing the bank. — Unsplash/thapanee srisawat A check that looks like free money can quickly turn into a costly trap. Fake check scams often begin ...