Fake check scams have doubled in the United States between 2021 and 2023. Scammers are getting sneakier, so it’s important to stay alert. Common red flags: • Someone sends you a check for more than ...

When a five- or six-figure check hits your account, it can feel like instant money. In reality, a quiet chain of bank rules, ...

A fake alert claiming the IRS is issuing $1,390 relief payments through direct deposit has resurfaced online, prompting warnings from tax professionals and federal authorities. The recurring scam ...

Unlike a personal bank check, which is drawn against the account of the individual who writes it, a cashier’s check is issued by a bank or financial institution. Although cashier’s checks are ...

Did you get a text message claiming to be from the IRS telling you you’re eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check? If you did, don’t click on the link. A recent scam alert from the Better Business Bureau ...