What is Fraud Check?
Crescent State Bank has launched a new program to help members of the community fight fraud. Each of our offices has been Fraud Check Certified, enabling them to act as a fraud "detective" helping you determine if suspicious mail, checks or emails are fraudulent.
How does Fraud Check Work?
When you get a check, piece of mail, fax or email that seems suspicious simply bring it to one of our Fraud Check Certified locations. We will look at it, ask you a few questions and then work to help you determine if it is real or fraud.
What will you ask me?
Questions like where did the mail come from? Is it unsolicited? Have you ever been to that country? Have you recently sold something on the internet? These questions will help us determine the "likelihood" that it may be fraud.
What are things I should look for to determine fraud?
While there is no surefire sign that something is fraud, there are clues that you can use to be your own "fraud detective." Fraudsters often use poor grammar, reference foreign exiled politicians or foreign lotteries, they seek immediate action and may even threaten you or your family if you reveal this transaction to anyone including your bank. These are not legitimate business practices.
Where can I find a Fraud Check certified location?
Click here for a list of certified locations.
I am not a customer of Crescent State Bank. Can I still use Fraud Check?
Absolutely. As a member of the community we are constantly looking for ways to help and educate. Fraud Check, along with educational events, is one way for us to help out everyone in the communities we serve, not just our customers.
