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Check Out the Alternatives to Writing Paper Checks
Would you willingly write down your name, address, signature, and bank account information on a piece of paper and hand it to a stranger? In effect, that’s what you’re doing every time you write a check.
Would you willingly write down your name, address, signature, and bank account information on a piece of paper and hand it to a stranger? In effect, that’s what you’re doing every time you write a check.
The time has come to say goodbye to the most popular payment method of the last century. Checks are one of the easiest ways for scammers to steal your information. A simple “wash” with common household products erases the data you wrote and allows thieves to write in their own recipients and amounts.
Thousands of organizations are seeing check fraud cases every year, and ServiSolutions is no exception. In fact, most major retailers have stopped accepting checks at all.
The best way to protect yourself? Stop writing paper checks.
Consider more secure options like smartphone apps, automatic drafts, contactless and digital payment options. ServiSolutions still accepts paper checks, but we urge you to switch to one of the following free choices if you can.
Pay online using Servicing Digital to make a one-time or automatically scheduled payment directly from your bank.
Use our Automatic Draft Authorization Form to keep your payments coming on time each month without the need for regular reminders.
Pay by phone through our automated system or by speaking with a customer service representative at 334-244-4350 or toll-free at 866-339-2432.
If you need help, please reach out to us at the phone numbers above or [email protected].
No payment method is completely without risk. But there are many faster, safer, and more convenient alternatives to the check, a payment method that dates back to ancient Rome. Adopting more modern payment methods isn’t just about staying current—it’s about guarding your hard-earned money in today’s digital world.
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