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...
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...
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...
Wire transfer fraud is one of the most common forms of cybercrime, where unauthorized individuals redirect funds to their accounts. Beyond the immediate financial loss, these scams can expose sensitive information such as your bank account details, access credentials,...
Did you ever wonder if that amazing travel deal was too good to be true? Travel agency scams are more common than you think. According to TransUnion’s 2024 Omnichannel Fraud Report, the travel sector has seen an 8% growth, with 2.3% of global transactions flagged as...
Fraud is a crime that affects both people and businesses, and it’s more common than you might think. According to Motley Fool Money, in just the third quarter of 2024, over 290,000 cases of identity theft and 117,000 instances of credit card fraud were reported,...