Everyone loves getting a $5 check from grandma on their birthday. Well, these days, grandmothers and everyone else should just get a Venmo account. Or, at least be aware of the risks that come with mailing checks.
While there will always be something special about getting a physical check in the mail for a special occasion, it might not be worth the potential hazards any longer. The same goes for paying bills with checks through the mail.
By sending checks through the mail, you are opening yourself up to potential fraud, warns the United States Postal Service…