Category: Fraud & Scams
Fraud Trends to Watch Out for This Week
Scammers are always coming up with new ways to trick people, and this week is no exception. Here are a few of the top scams making the rounds and what you can do to protect yourself. Fake Toll Texts If you get a text saying you owe money for unpaid tolls, don’t click the link. […]
Posted by Maggie Latham in Fraud & Scams.
Check Fraud is on the Rise: Safer Ways to Pay Bills
Mailing checks has become a major risk due to increasing fraud. Thieves are stealing checks from mailboxes, altering them, and cashing them illegally. If you’re still paying bills by mail, it’s time to consider safer alternatives. Why Mailing Checks is Risky Mail Theft – Criminals target residential mailboxes and USPS collection boxes for checks. Check […]
Posted by Maggie Latham in Fraud & Scams.