Protect Yourself from Fake Checks
Posted On: July 1, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management, Fraud
Fake check scams can lead to significant financial losses. Scammers use counterfeit checks to deceive individuals and businesses into sending money or goods. Unfortunately, spotting a fake or fraudulent check is difficult due to advancements in technology. But understanding how to identify these scams and learning how to spot a fake check will help protect you.
Keep in mind that even a fake check can initially clear and appear as available funds in your account. However,...
Do You Practice Safe Checks?
Posted On: May 29, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Fraud
Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. In fact, they’ve nearly doubled since 2021. If you’re using checks, please remember you’re exposing your personal information (name, contact information) and bank account info with each one you write. Criminals are becoming more sophisticated every day, finding new ways to steal your financial information and ultimately your money.
Criminals are known to...Featured Blogs
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