How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams

Cathy Pedrayes on Instagram: "Holiday Scam Alert: If you’re writing checks this holiday season, make sure to use a gel pen to help prevent check washing scams. Mail theft related to check fraud is on the rise and the FBI, USPIS and the American Bankers Association all recommend avoiding writing checks whenever possible, but if you are writing a check: Use gel pens only. Drop the check off inside the post office. And monitor your transactions. #practicesafechecks #fraud #scamalert @americanbanker