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Why mailing a paper check has become so risky

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Check fraud is surging, with reports nearly doubling from 2021 to 2022, according to the FBI and U.S. Postal Service. A California couple faced a $12,000 loss after their check was altered. Chase eventually reimbursed them. The rise in fraud highlights the need for safer payment methods.

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