Maybe you don't use paper checks for most things, but even using them occasionally can make you vulnerable. Here's how to keep yourself safe from check fraud.
Sure, you’re probably not using paper checks for most things. But are you returning payments to medical providers and insurance companies in the mail? Paying by check for the random parking ticket or your child’s piano lessons? Now is a good time to stop: Check fraud tied to mail theft is up nationwide, according to a February alert from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. And letter carrier robberies are also on the rise.Sure, you’re probably not using paper checks for most things.
If you’re paying individuals, ask if they’ll accept electronic payment through PayPal PYPL , Venmo, Zelle or another cash app. “There’s really no need to be writing checks today,” Bruemmer says. If you’re using the U.S. Postal Service, send your payment in a security envelope and take it directly to the post office, bypassing mailboxes and mail carriers. You can also write your checks using a black gel ink pen to make it harder for criminals to wash your checks .
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