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Protect Your Checking Account

Consumers need to keep five tips in mind for managing their checking accounts and safeguarding their funds from unauthorized transfers by criminals, according to a new Federal Reserve Board publication.

Criminals may use a consumer's account information to create a demand draft (sometimes called a "remotely created check") drawn on the consumer's account, or to make an electronic transfer from the consumer's account.

The publication, available on the Federal Reserve Board's website, offers consumers advice on how to protect and manage their accounts:

  1. Don't give your account number and bank routing information to anyone you don't know.
  2. Review your monthly statement.
  3. Notify your bank about any problems as soon as possible.
  4. If you don't have enough money in your account, don't write the check or authorize the debit.
  5. Know your rights under consumer protection laws.

The entire publication is available here:

Additional Information

Sources

  • The Federal Reserve Board
  • The Federal Trade Commission