Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...

You need to write the date, recipient's name and dollar amount in the designated spots when paying with a check. When you sign your check, make sure the signature matches the name and signature you ...

Check scams are on the rise, the F.T.C. says, and many of the victims are in their 20s, with little check-writing experience. By Ann Carrns Fraud involving fake checks has mushroomed in recent years, ...

A certified check is a safe payment option available at banks and credit unions. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take ...

Cashing a check might seem like a simple process, but it becomes complicated if the check is made out to your business. If your business is a sole proprietorship, this is not much of an issue since ...

With close to a decade of writing and editing experience, Maisha specializes in service journalism and has produced work in the lifestyle, financial services, real estate, and culture spaces. She uses ...

Major retailers, or the payer’s bank or credit union, can cash a check for a small fee. But the better option is your own financial institution. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are ...

Endorsing a check allows you to cash it, deposit it into your bank account or gift it to someone else. You can endorse a check by signing your name in the marked area on the back of the check. Do not ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Even as fewer people use paper checks, there have been more reports of criminals stealing them from mailboxes and changing the dollar amount and name of the recipient, officials say. Credit...Till ...

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An interesting and highly lucrative con targeting those attempting to sell vehicles (and other high-ticket items) online works like the highly successful Nigerian scam, but while his bit of larceny ...