WSPA

Check fraud: How mail theft could drain your bank account

(WSPA) – The US Post Office said mail theft is a growing problem. One Greenville man learned that the hard way when someone stole his checks right out of his mailbox. In this 7NEWS Here to Help ...
Insurancenewsnet.com

FIGHTING PAYMENTS FRAUD FROM STOLEN CHECKS TO "DEEPFAKE" SCAMS, FRAUDSTERS ARE COSTING BUSINESSES, BANKS, AND INDIVIDUALS BILLIONS EVERY YEAR

For many people, TikTok has become their go-to source for information on everything from fashion to food to home maintenance. Gone are the days of having to figure it out yourself or "Google it"; ...

Scammers are staking out Americans' front doors in a wily new debit card scheme. How the scam works and what to do

As the Detroit Free Press recently reported, new debit card scams are popping up and gaining momentum (2). One of the most ...

Scammers are staking out Americans' front doors in a wily new debit card scheme. Here’s what they’re after and how to protect yourself

As the Detroit Free Press recently reported, new debit card scams are popping up and gaining momentum (2). One of the most ...
AOL

‘Check washing’ costs Americans over $1 billion each year, says USPIS — how to spot it and protect your money

Despite seeming retro, check fraud is experiencing a surprising resurgence, with criminals stealing billions of dollars through these schemes. According to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), ...
USA Today

Debit and ATM card scam involves fake texts and porch piracy. How to protect yourself

Debit cards ranked as the top payment method for both attempted fraud and actual dollar losses in 2024. Consumers increasingly must realize that con artists are often impersonating banks, government ...
The Business Journals

Table of Experts: Protecting against fraud

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Federal and state laws provide a fair degree of fraud ...
The Motley Fool

Tips to Avoid Mail Theft-Related Check Fraud

This type of fraud often involves bad actors who steal physical checks from mailboxes or U.S. Postal Service collection boxes. Incidents involving mail theft-related check fraud are on the rise, which ...
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Mail theft check fraud is rising. A CT postal worker just pleaded guilty.

A former Stamford U.S. Postal Service employee pleaded guilty to stealing mail in order to obtain checks that could be altered to steal funds, federal prosecutors said. The case highlights a growing ...
Forbes

Fraud In America 2025: The Consumer Threat Landscape

Online information safety concept. Increasing the quantity of fraud issues. The word Fraud against going up red chart graph. 3D illustration about hacker attacks. American consumers face mounting ...
Fox News

How to spot wallet verification scam emails

Recently, you may have received alarming emails like the one below from "sharfharef" titled "Wallet Verification Required" that uses the MetaMask logo and branding. These messages warn you to verify ...
WPRI 12

Cranston couple made whole after falling victim to ‘check washing’ scam

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Cranston residents Richy and Terri Kless mailed out a $200 check two years ago as a gift to their son. But unbeknownst to them, that check never made it to its destination. “He ...