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Criminals are becoming more sophisticated and finding new ways to steal your financial information to gain access to, and fly off with your money. MainStreet Bank is committed to helping our customers use checks safely.

According to a report by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, in just one year, U.S. banks flagged over $27 billion in suspicious activity aimed at seniors, with more than 155,000 attempts to steal their hard-earned money—some of which succeeded.

When it comes to protecting your money, slowing down long enough to make sure you know exactly who is on the other end of a transaction is your single best safeguard against fraud.

Even if you’re not familiar with the term “community bank,” you’ve more than likely crossed paths with one.

Fraud is ever-changing and ever-present. Last year, consumers reported losing more than $5.8 billion to fraud. More than 2.8 million consumers filed fraud reports.

According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, fraud reports and losses continue to rise year over year. Stay educated to protect your finances and personal information.

Older Americans lose roughly $3 billion to a growing number of scams each year, according to the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging.

Checks continue to be the payment method most vulnerable to fraud. Fight back with these simple steps.

As deepfakes become more sophisticated and accessible, small businesses must take proactive measures to defend against deepfake fraud. Follow these steps to help safeguard your business.

Fraud, unfortunately, is a fact of modern financial life, and scammers are adept at developing new ways to trick customers. Following these best practices can save you time and money.