
Univest, as with most financial institutions, continues to see a significant increase in fraud attempts. Based on cases Univest has investigated and reports from our customers, some common scams have emerged stolen/altered checks as well as fraudulent emails, phone calls and texts. Below is important information and tips to help protect you from becoming a victim.
Mail Theft/Altered Checks:
Financial institutions in the greater Philadelphia region, and throughout the country, have seen a significant spike in checks stolen through the mail and subsequently altered and presented for payment. Often, consumers and…