Thieves drained nearly $18K from a NorCal couple's bank account and upended their lives when their bank approved fake checks and at least 17 online transactions.
It seems like something out of a spy novel: A woman mailed a check to the IRS, only to have it returned to her completely blank! Here's what happened.
It seems safe because the money appears in your account, but later the check comes back as worthless. Your money is gone, and you owe the bank, too, largely because of a federal law meant to protect consumers.
It's almost time to file your federal tax return and there are a handful of changes you need to know about, including steps you need to take regarding child tax credit payments.
As more people are reluctant to touch things when they're out, including loose change, the U.S. has seen an increase in non-cash transactions.
Does this viral warning hold any weight? The answer: Maybe.