Janice T. Jasinski

Safeguarding Against Check Fraud

Although fewer paper checks are being issued now than in the past, old-fashioned paper checks remain the "go-to" payment method for many individuals and organizations. While checks may be convenient and familiar, fraud is a persistent problem. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, the total losses from check fraud were estimated at $24 billion in 2023, nearly double the amount from five years earlier.

Protect Your Child from Identity Theft

Identity theft can have a significant impact, especially when it involves children. Cybercriminals...

How to Protect Your Business from Payroll Fraud Schemes

Payroll fraud is a threat to any business that pays employees or contractors. Unfortunately, this...

ACFE Publishes New Fraud Study

Every two years, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) publishes a study detailing...

Fight Internal Fraud With 8 Precautions

When you read in the paper that a "trusted employee" has been charged with embezzlement, it can be...

Protecting Your Privacy from Trigger Leads

Applying for a residential mortgage loan can be time consuming and stressful. And nowadays, home...

Navigating the Risks of Check Fraud

Although digital transactions are growing exponentially, check fraud remains a persistent threat to...

Mobile Banking App Users: Beware Malware Scams

Mobile banking has been gaining in popularity, and the pandemic only intensified the interest. Many...

How to Curb Automotive Hacking

Automotive hacking is on the rise. The number of cyberattacks into vehicle computer systems...

Mahoning and Trumbull County Real Estate Reappraisals

Every six years, Ohio law requires all county auditors to reappraise each parcel in their counties....