You can schedule weekday appointments with the Travel Clinic to guarantee you receive all the required and recommended vaccinations needed for your trip. At First Federal of Lakewood we believe it is our responsibility to keep you informed on topics that have the potential to negatively affect your financial security. In this issue, we take a look at the proliferation of check fraud and give you guidelines to defend your checking account against criminals. Check fraud is one of the fasting growing crimes in the nation affecting businesses and financial institutions. However, these crimes are a concern for the general public as well, since they often begin with the theft of a financial document, such as blank or canceled checks.
Technological advancements are major contributors to the spread of check fraud.
Your Interests Never respond to unsolicited requests for your account numbers, social security number, or other financial information. Shred unused checks before disposal. Never have your social security number or driver s license number preprinted on your checks. When mailing checks, use a heavy envelope or wrap them in paper to conceal them from view. Deposit mail containing checks directly to the Post Office whenever possible.