Check Fraud: What Every Member Should Know
Learn how common check-fraud schemes work, which warning signs to watch for and what you can do to help protect your accounts.
Toni Jones’s approved introduction goes here — framing why check fraud matters to Fidelis members right now and what this article will cover. Do not publish until Toni and Compliance have signed off on this copy.
Types of check fraud
Approved copy describing the specific check-fraud schemes Fidelis wants to warn members about (for example: forgery, check washing, counterfeit checks, mobile-deposit fraud). Do not substitute generic web copy — this needs to reflect what Fidelis and Toni actually want members to know.
Warning signs
Approved list of the specific warning signs Fidelis wants members watching for. No warning signs have been drafted yet — do not invent examples.
Steps members can take
Approved, actionable steps members can take to protect themselves. These need to match Fidelis’s actual recommended practices — nothing generic or assumed.
What to do if fraud is suspected
Approved guidance on what a member should do the moment they suspect check fraud on their account. No reporting steps have been confirmed yet — do not invent a process.
When and how to contact Fidelis
Approved contact guidance for suspected fraud — the real phone number, hours, and/or form Fidelis wants members to use for this specific situation. Do not reuse the general member-service phone number here without confirming it’s correct for fraud reports.
Final compliance-reviewed guidance
Space reserved for any additional language Compliance requires before this article can go live (regulatory disclosures, liability language, NCUA-related notices, etc.).
This content is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute individualized financial, legal or tax advice. Please consult a qualified professional about your specific situation, or contact Fidelis directly with questions about your accounts.