Are Your Checks Safe? Check Fraud Is on the Rise

Check fraud is rampant, and many don’t know it’s happening until it’s too late.

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With today’s technology comes numerous ways for fraudsters to steal your money. But one somewhat old-fashioned item is increasingly the center of attention when it comes to theft. Check fraud is on the rise.

Although there are debit cards and credit cards, people still use paper checks. And fraudsters are using both old and new methods to steal checks or the information on the checks. But there are ways to protect yourself from check fraud.

Checks Still Preferred Payment, but Vulnerable

Despite the list of options, some organizations continue to use checks as their primary payment method. Checks are accepted everywhere and don’t have the same fees, if any, that electronic payments have.