Protect Yourself Against Check Fraud

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Check fraud is such a hot topic that Hollywood made a movie about it. The 2002 film, “Catch Me If You Can,” starred Leonardo DiCaprio as master fraud artist Frank Abagnale and Tom Hanks as the FBI agent who chased him all over the world. It … [Read more...]

Check Fraud Is A Serious Matter in U.S.

Just how serious a problem is check fraud in this country? Well, put it just behind payment card fraud and ahead of phishing. The total losses are staggering, — $5 billion a year, according to the U.S, Secret Service. The chief of the Secret … [Read more...]

Arm Yourself Against Fake Check Scams

Fake check scammers never rest. They actively look for ways to victimize people. And too many unsuspecting people fall for it, losing money to their multi-billion-dollar schemes. The only way to avoid becoming one of the victims is to learn to … [Read more...]

How Seniors Can Protect Themselves From Financial Scams

Although Mary, a grandmother of four no longer owns a home, she still gets calls from refinancing agencies and so called finance managers even pester her not only with phone calls but through mail as well.  With the economic downturn, many … [Read more...]