Buckle up and prepare for takeoffDo you practice safe checks?
While the use of checks declined 25%, reports of check fraud have doubled since 2021.*
Discover the information that’s at risk every time you write a check
Discover the information that’s at risk every time you write a check
Your Name and Address
Tip: Share your checks only with trusted recipients to protect your personal information.
Personal Information in the Memo Line
Tip: Memos should be vague to avoid revealing sensitive details.
Account and Routing Numbers
Tip: Monitor your account regularly for unauthorized transactions.
Your Signature
Tip: Sign with permanent gel ink to safeguard against tampering.
Understanding scammer tactics is your first line of defense. It all starts with them getting their hands on one of your real checks. Learn how they exploit stolen info to hijack your funds.
Own a business? Your payments need business-class treatment.
Lost in transit. Delayed arrival. No tracking. And we’re not talking about your luggage.
Checks come with serious risk. Make payments that land safely. Ask your bank how to upgrade your business payments to business class.
01
Big Payments = Big Targets
Small businesses often send larger payments and process more transactions than individuals, and criminals know it.
02
Checks Carry Sensitive Business Info
Every paper check includes your company’s account number, routing number, business name, and signature.
03
Avoid the Mailbox Risk
If you must send a check, take it directly to the post office and send it Priority Mail. Regular mailboxes are common targets for theft.
04
Digital Payments Are the True “Business Class”
They’re faster, trackable, and more secure. Ask your bank about safer payment options.
Watch the Videos
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Don’t let a missing check stall your plans—build safer payments from the ground up.
Checks can get hijacked mid-flight—learn why digital payments keep your money on course.
Join our in-flight crew for a crash course on practicing safe checks.
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*2024 Findings from the Diary of Consumer Payment Choices; Federal Reserve Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Suspicious Activity Report Statistics
