Fake checks might look like business or personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, or a check delivered electronically. Here’s what to know about fake check scams.

Jul 29, 2025 · Have you ever been asked to deposit a check or money order on behalf of someone else? Scammers use sophisticated software, commercial laser printers and …

Check fraud occurs when an unauthorized person uses someone else’s checks, or images of a check, to make unauthorized purchases or withdrawals. Check fraud: Scammers steal, or …

Jul 31, 2025 · You may not write many checks anymore, but check fraud is still rampant. Keep your finances in check by learning how to identify and report check fraud.

Protect yourself against fake check scams. If you're suspicious about a check you received, ask yourself these 5 questions. If you answer yes, it may be a scam.

Here are some ways to spot scams and fake checks and what to do if you think you’ve uncovered fraud.

Information from the American Bankers Association about fake check scams and how to avoid them.

Jan 30, 2025 · Scam artists are intercepting paper checks in the mail and stealing your money. But there are precautions to take. While technology can help scammers find and persuade …

Jan 17, 2025 · Even in the digital age, paper checks remain a common and trusted form of payment for millions. If you want to keep the funds in your own checking account safe, it’s vital …

Fake checks are simply counterfeited checks, usually copies of business checks from real companies. Three different types of financial documents are commonly involved in fake check …