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VeraBank Joins ICBA and U.S. Postal Inspection Services to Promote Check Fraud Prevention
VeraBank Joins ICBA and U.S. Postal Inspection Service
to Promote Check Fraud Prevention
Henderson, TX (March 17, 2025) - VeraBank is proud to join forces with the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) in partnership with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on an initiative to help customers protect themselves from the growing threat of check fraud. In support of this initiative, VeraBank offers educational materials and personal guidance to ensure customers have the tools they need to safeguard their financial assets and respond if they experience check fraud.
“At VeraBank, we are committed to helping our customers stay informed and secure,” said Michael Moores, VeraBank President. “By providing these resources and hosting discussions on fraud prevention, we empower our customers to take steps to safeguard their accounts and protect their financial future.”
Check fraud schemes often involve the interception and alteration of legitimate checks, resulting in millions of dollars in losses each year for consumers and businesses. One in five Americans have or know someone who has been affected by check fraud, according to a recent ICBA poll conducted by Morning Consult.
VeraBank and ICBA offer the following tips to help protect against fraud:
Tips to Prevent Check Fraud and Protect Mail
- Send checks securely using the letter slots inside your Post Office or by handing them directly to a letter carrier. Pick up your mail promptly and avoid leaving it in your mailbox overnight.
- Sign up for Informed Delivery at USPS.com to receive daily email notifications of incoming mail and packages.
Additional Tips to Protect Checks
- Use pens with indelible black ink and avoid leaving blank spaces on checks to reduce the risk of alteration.
- Monitor your accounts regularly using online or mobile banking and verify that checks reach their intended recipient(s).
Steps to Take if You Are a Victim of Check Fraud
- Report fraudulent activity to VeraBank immediately and request copies of altered or counterfeit checks for your records.
- Provide law enforcement with copies of fraudulent checks and details about how, when, and where the fraud occurred to assist their investigation.
“Community banks play a vital role in educating and protecting customers from financial fraud,” ICBA Vice President for Operational Risk and Payments Policy Scott Anchin said. “Through partnerships like this, we are equipping consumers with actionable information to prevent check fraud and reinforcing the trusted relationship they have with their local community banks.”
Customers are encouraged to visit their local VeraBank branch to learn more about check fraud prevention and receive tailored advice on securing their finances. Additional resources are also available at verabank.com.
About VeraBank
VeraBank is a privately owned community bank that serves 19 counties in East, Central and Southeast Texas with 550+ employees, a network of 39 conveniently located branches, $4.3 billion in assets, and trust assets under management of approximately $1.2 billion. Since 1930, VeraBank has remained committed to genuine banking, providing excellent personal service with the latest in banking technology. Visit us online at verabank.com. Member FDIC.
About ICBA
The Independent Community Bankers of America® has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. We power the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation.
As local and trusted sources of credit, America’s community banks leverage their relationship-based business model and innovative offerings to channel deposits into the neighborhoods they serve, creating jobs, fostering economic prosperity, and fueling their customers’ financial goals and dreams. For more information, visit ICBA’s website at icba.org.
VeraBank, N.A.
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Robin Gibson AVP, Marketing Manager
- March 12, 2025
- 903-657-8521 Ext. 5719
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