Duplicate Check Fraud
Duplicate Check Fraud occurs when a fraudster intentionally deposits the same check multiple times, either by submitting it to different financial institutions or using various methods to process the same check more than once. This is often done by manipulating or altering the check's information, such as the check number or account details, to make it appear as a legitimate new transaction. The fraudster takes advantage of delays in detecting duplicate submissions or weaknesses in the banking processing systems to withdraw funds multiple times.