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Access all the commercial banking resources your business needs to succeed.
Security and Fraud
Management
Security and Fraud
Management
From advanced monitoring to do-it-yourself tips and tools, we work hard to protect your accounts.
How We Keep Your Accounts Safe
How We Keep Your Accounts Safe
At Wintrust, we’re committed to safeguarding your finances and securing your personal information. That’s why we use advanced security and fraud controls to defend against threats. We also offer fraud education resources with simple steps to protect yourself and your accounts from falling into the wrong hands.
At Wintrust, we’re committed to safeguarding your finances and securing your personal information. That’s why we use advanced security and fraud controls to defend against threats. We also offer fraud education resources with simple steps to protect yourself and your accounts from falling into the wrong hands.
If you believe you’ve been a victim of fraud, please contact our team
immediately by calling 877-279-1300.
If you believe you’ve been a victim of fraud, please contact our team immediately by calling 877-279-1300.
Fraud Schemes to Watch Out For
Fraud Schemes to Watch Out For
Phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC)
Phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC)
Criminals target individuals, organizations, and businesses, hoping that someone will eventually “take the bait” and give them private information or download malware.
Fake Check Scams
Fake Check Scams
Thieves trick victims into depositing fake checks and sending funds to a third party. Once the bank discovers the fraudulent activity, the victim is responsible for reimbursing the bank.
ACH Fraud
ACH Fraud
If your account number falls into the wrong hands, criminals can use it to initiate unauthorized payments without using your physical card.
Malware and Ransomware
Malware and Ransomware
Out-of-date software, suspicious links, and unfamiliar attachments can all lead to a victim accidentally downloading malware or ransomware, which can compromise your sensitive information and cause financial harm.
Positive Pay Fraud Prevention
Positive Pay Fraud Prevention
Our suite of monitoring tools can help secure your organization’s accounts and prevent fraud.
Check Positive Pay
- Compares checks presented for payment against issued check information
- Identifies discrepancies to help protect your accounts
Reverse Positive Pay
- Allows you to review checks before payment
- Flags discrepancies for you to investigate
- Gives you the ability to pay, return, or adjust discrepancies
ACH Positive Pay
- Scans electronic transactions
- Returns unauthorized entries
Arm Yourself with Knowledge
Arm Yourself with Knowledge
Explore our blog for additional fraud educational resources.
