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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Out-of-date software, suspicious links, and unfamiliar attachments can all lead to a victim accidentally downloading malware or ransomware, which can compromise your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.

How to Protect Yourself Against
Common Cryptocurrency Scams

How to Protect Yourself Against
Common Cryptocurrency Scams

How to Protect Yourself from
Common Banking Scams

How to Protect Yourself from
Common Banking Scams

Protect Yourself from Common Bank
Impersonation Scams: What You Need to Know

Protect Yourself from Common Bank
Impersonation Scams: What You Need to Know

Slow Down—Text Fraud Moves Fast

Slow Down—Text Fraud Moves Fast