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An Old Fraud With a New Look: Protecting Yourself and Your Business From Modern-Day Check Fraud

Even in a world of digital wallets, instant transfers, and mobile banking, one old-school financial tool continues to attract modern criminals: the paper check. As surprising as it may sound, check fraud is not only alive and well—it’s increasing at an alarming rate. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement NetworkContinue reading “An Old Fraud With a New Look: Protecting Yourself and Your Business From Modern-Day Check Fraud”

Warning: Fraudulent DMV Text Scams on the Rise – How to Spot and Stop Them

In recent months, residents across many states have been targeted by a surge in scam text messages impersonating various state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). These fake texts claim that your license is suspended, that you owe fees, or that your DMV record needs urgent verification. The real goal? To trick you into clicking maliciousContinue reading “Warning: Fraudulent DMV Text Scams on the Rise – How to Spot and Stop Them”