Overpayment scams typically begin with someone sending you a counterfeit check or money order for more than the amount owed. Then, they ask you to deposit the money in the bank and wire the ...

A Geneva man was arrested for petit larceny following an investigation into a fraudulent check deposit, according to the Waterloo Police Department. Donald C. Christensen, 37, was taken into custody ...

The good news is that many banking scams use the same strategies, and knowing what they are can help you protect your ...

We will deposit the amount into your bank account or mail a paper check within 1 to 2 business days,” the scam text reads while including a fraudulent IRS link. Melanie McGovern, the BBB’s ...

The text claims to be a recruiter from the company, but the fraudsters are actually looking to steal your money.

Mobile check deposit is a banking app feature that lets ... Mobile deposits are vulnerable to fraud, so banks use advanced detection systems to flag signs of potential fraud.

According to cybersecurity company Guardio, Americans experienced a 77 percent increase in IRS-related scam messages in January.

Check-washing thieves use commonly available chemicals, such as acetone or bleach, to erase the payee information from a check, according to Experian. The check is made out to a different person, ...

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