https://blog.extracobanks.com/buckle-up-check-fraud-is-on-the-rise-heres-how-to-stay-safe Even though check usage has decreased by 25%, reports of check fraud have nearly doubled since 2021. Criminals are getting more sophisticated, stealing financial information to access—and fly off with—your hard-earned money. en-us Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:04:21 GMT 2026-08-28T17:04:21Z en-us