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How To Close a Savings Account—Tips & Steps To Take

Date: January 5, 2025

There are various reasons why you may want to close your current savings account, such as switching to a bank that offers higher interest rates or charges lower fees. Whatever your reason, opening a new account and closing an existing one are the first steps to take. If you want to avoid potential account closing […]

Should I Open a Savings Account? Here’s What To Consider

Date: January 5, 2025

Savings accounts are a popular method of accumulating funds. In fact, around 68% of Americans reported having a standard savings account. While traditional savings accounts don’t pay much interest, high-yield ones do, and they can help you generate actual wealth. Still, aside from their many pros, savings accounts have certain disadvantages that might make you […]

Mobile Deposit Fake Check—How To Catch One and Remain Safe

Date: January 5, 2025

Mobile checks allow you to deposit checks into your bank account without visiting a bank branch or ATM. You take a photo of the check and submit it through your bank’s mobile app. If someone has recently paid you via a mobile deposit check, you might be wondering if there’s a risk of a scam. […]

All You Need To Know About Zelle Fraud (+ Ways To Avoid It)

Date: January 2, 2025

In 2023, payment fraud and investment scams accounted for a large share of reported financial crime cases—a 15% increase from the previous year, according to the 2024 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey Report. Technological advancements and innovations have given room for the rapid rise in online payment scams, and fintech companies like Zelle suffer […]

How To Get a Cash App Scam Refund—Steps Explained

Date: January 2, 2025

Cash App is an American peer-to-peer transaction service used to send money, split bills, and get paid. This fast and convenient app is used by millions. However, with this popularity comes a rise in scams that can put users’ finances at risk. If you’re concerned about the security of your transactions or fear you’ve fallen […]

Types of Square Debit Card Fraud and What To Do About Them

Date: January 1, 2025

Square is a business technology platform that lets businesses handle in-person and online transactions. It provides tools for processing credit and debit card payments through mobile readers, registers, and online platforms. As Square’s popularity has increased, so has the frequency of fraud and chargebacks for merchants. In this article, we’ll explore the types of Square […]

How To Report Zelle Fraud and Recover Funds

Date: January 1, 2025

Zelle fraud isn’t uncommon—the company has even faced a senate probe for unacceptably high fraud rates. According to John Breyault, the Vice President of the National Consumers League, the losses due to Zelle scams are likely to exceed one billion dollars in 2025. If you’re one of the many Zelle users scammed on the platform, […]

How To Spot Zelle Scams via Text Message

Date: January 1, 2025

Zelle makes money transfers quick and easy. While this benefits legitimate app users, it also enables scammers to quickly siphon money from Zelle accounts before victims realize they’ve been tricked. Zelle scams cost users around $440 million in 2021. If you use the app, it’s important to stay informed about Zelle scam text messages so […]

Zelle or Venmo Scams—How To Avoid the Trending Scam Types

Date: December 31, 2024

In recent years, there has been an increase in payment fraud in the U.S., especially through common online payment apps like Zelle and Venmo. Between 2022 and 2023, cases of payment fraud increased by up to 15%, according to AFP reports. A survey by AARP revealed that one in five adults has been a victim […]

The Dangers of Cash App Scams and Ways To Avoid Them

Date: December 31, 2024

Although peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Cash App were designed to make money transfers easier, fraudsters have found ways to use these apps to their advantage and to the users’ detriment. In 2023, Cash App accounted for 24% of the apps used for scam payments in the U.S., coming in second place among top U.S. […]

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