Top Red Flags That a Check Might Be Fake (and How to Spot Them)
Fraud isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it’s a piece of paper or a PDF in your inbox that looks routine. In 2024 alone, the FTC logged more than $12.5 billion in consumer fraud losses, with a significant portion attributed to payment scams. Check fraud remains one of the largest categories. High-resolution printers, stolen account data, and convincing email […]
What Is Lockbox Payment Processing? Why Banks and Businesses Still Rely on It
Checks may seem outdated until you examine the numbers. According to the 2024 AFP Payments Fraud report, approximately 75% of U.S. businesses still accept checks, and nearly 70% stated they do not plan to stop anytime soon. That includes everything from regional hospitals to nationwide B2B firms. Meanwhile, check fraud has surged, with 63% of […]