Finding out you’ve been a victim of check fraud can feel overwhelming. Maybe a check was stolen from the mail. Maybe your account shows a payment you never authorized. Or maybe you deposited a check that turned out to be fake. No matter how it happened, one thing is true: acting quickly matters.

Check fraud can happen quickly. Catching it early can make a big difference. A delayed payment, an unfamiliar transaction, or a check clearing for the wrong amount can all be warning signs. The best protection? Regular account monitoring.

Check fraud doesn’t always look the same. Sometimes it starts with stolen mail. Other times it starts with a fake job offer, prize scam, or altered payment. Understanding how fraud happens can help you spot red flags before money is lost.

Check fraud is on the rise, and it can affect anyone. From stolen mail to altered checks and fake payment scams, fraudsters are finding new ways to steal money and personal banking information.

Join us for our upcoming Career Fair and discover exciting opportunities to become part of the CorePlus team. Meet with our leaders, learn about available positions, and see how you can build a rewarding career with a community-focused financial institution. Registration required.

We’re giving our young students everything they need to start the school year right! CorePlus and CorePlus Credit Union doing business as Scient Federal Credit Union are supporting the UCFS Healthcare Backpack Drive by collecting school supplies at all branches.

Our next Shred Day is Saturday, September 12th from 9 AM to 12 PM at 60 Colver Avenue, Groton, CT 06340

CorePlus earns a 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial, a leading independent bank and credit union rating firm – Placing CorePlus among the nation’s strongest and most financially sound institutions.

Join us for a chat with local experts and enjoy a burger and a beer on us on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at These Guys Brewing at American Wharf!