How to protect yourself from drop account fraud -- tips from our investigative unit

By Kurt Eichenwald, Senior Investigative Editor, The Conversation

The types of crimes that use drop accounts are multiplying rapidly, but there are ways to decrease your chances of becoming a victim.

Do not mail checks from anywhere but your local post office. Not even your own mailbox is safe. The best option? Pay bills and send money online.

Guard your Social Security number. Never use it on medical forms - if asked, write…

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