TikToker Warns Users About Hidden Risks in Mobile Check Deposits

A recent public service announcement (PSA) by TikTok creator Ashley Naomi has drawn attention to a critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of mobile check deposits. Naomi, known as @ashleyanaomi on the platform, issued a warning to users about the information inadvertently captured in the background when photographing checks for digital banking. "When you're taking a picture, I know it looks like it's scanning the check perfectly, it looks like it's fitting it right in that little box, but that's a picture. We can see everything," Naomi stated in her video. She elaborated that this includes the background surroundings and any personal items visible. The nursing student from Long Beach, CA, advised users to be vigilant about their environment, suggesting they tidy up their background or ensure they are appropriately dressed if using their lap as a surface for the transaction. The video, uploaded on October 3, 2025, has garnered significant attention, highlighting a widespread security concern for digital banking users.

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