by Hunt Sanja | Feb 6, 2025 | Fraud
Among criminal offenses, bank fraud is a serious crime that targets financial institutions and threatens the integrity of the financial system. It involves schemes designed to illegally obtain money or property controlled by a bank through dishonest practices, such as...
by Hunt Sanja | Feb 4, 2025 | Fraud
Are you thinking about getting a car loan but noticing big differences between the options? The reality is that one of them may be a scam. Auto loan fraud has increased by 105% over five years and accounts for $2 billion out of the $3.2 billion in total fraud,...
by Hunt Sanja | Jan 31, 2025 | Fraud
While mail fraud might seem like a thing of the past, it is still actively growing. In fact, in 2024, there were over $688 million in suspicious activities related to mail theft and check fraud, according to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reports. This...
by Hunt Sanja | Jan 28, 2025 | Fraud
Although checks are not the most common payment method today, many still receive and send them. Therefore, if you recently wrote a check and want to verify that the right person received it, it is important to take precautions to prevent it from being intercepted and...
by Hunt Sanja | Jan 23, 2025 | Fraud
Do you know that thousands of people fall victim to DMV fraud yearly? According to a Thomson Reuters report, suspicious activities (SARs) related to fraud increased by 4% to 5% in 2024. This concern is valid, especially when personal information and public safety are...