Check Fraud
Fraud Facts – Check Scams
We know since the start of the pandemic scammers have been targeting people daily and their tactics continue to get more and more sophisticated. Right now, we’re noticing check scams are on the rise. Check scams can be used in a variety of ways, we wanted to share a few examples from the Federal Trade…
Read MoreYou’re Not the Only One Who Wants Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check – What to Watch Out For
As many of you know, Coronavirus stimulus checks will soon be arriving across the country and there are a few things the Federal Trade Commission and we cPort want you to be on alert for, so you don’t fall victim to a scam. There is no need to ‘sign up’ or give your personal info:…
Read MoreProtect your loved ones from financial elder abuse
Financial Elder Abuse can include a range of conduct such as forging an elder’s signature, deceiving an elder to sign a deed, will, or power of attorney, or taking advantage of an elder in a vulnerable state of mind. Maine has many helpful resources for seniors to protect against fraud through financial education.
Read MoreCheck scams: what should you do with an unsolicited check?
Have you recently received an unsolicited cPort cashier’s check? As tempting as it may be to assume that there’s been a Monopoly-style “bank error in your favor,” fraudulent cPort cashier’s checks have been used in recent check scams.
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