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Finding out you’ve been a victim of check fraud can feel overwhelming. Maybe a check was stolen from the mail. Maybe your account shows a payment you never authorized. Or maybe you deposited a check that turned out to be fake. No matter how it happened, one thing is true: acting quickly …

Whether a check was stolen from the mail, altered, forged, or used in a scam, the sooner you notice suspicious activity, the better your chances are of limiting financial loss and protecting your account. The challenge? Check fraud is not always obvious right away. A payment may seem delayed. A check …

Even in a digital world, checks (paper or electronic) contain valuable information that criminals can use to steal money or commit fraud. At the same time, scammers are increasingly combining traditional check scams with electronic payments, mobile deposits, and peer-to-peer payment apps.  Understanding …

Check fraud may sound like an old problem, but it’s still one of the fastest-growing types of financial fraud, and it can affect anyone. While many payments now happen online, millions of people still use paper checks to pay rent, send gifts, make business payments, or cover bills. And any time money is …

We wanted to give you a quick heads-up that Topside Federal Credit Union will discontinue the sale of Money Orders beginning May 31.While Money Orders will no longer be available, we still offer several easy and convenient ways to make payments and manage your money:Official Checks can be purchased in-branch for $5. They can be made out for any …