Criminals are increasingly stealing and altering paper checks in a scheme known as “check washing,” costing consumers and ...

In a matter of moments, people across the United States — including in Houston — are seeing thousands of dollars disappear ...

Often described as an “old school” scam, Westfield Police Detective Jason Williams said he is currently investigating several ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls-based credit union is warning people about thieves stealing checks out of mailboxes. They then take those checks and alter them to steal money out of your ...

Check washing is a form of fraud where criminals steal mail and use common household chemicals to erase the ink on the "pay ...

Despite seeming retro, check fraud is experiencing a surprising resurgence, with criminals stealing billions of dollars through these schemes. According to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), ...

Victim says altered $40 donation check was changed to $2,310 withdrawal Consumer advocates warn retirees to monitor accounts closely for fraud ...

Scammers have multiple ways to get their hands on your checks.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Each year, U.S. Postal Inspectors recover $1 billion worth of checks and money orders stolen from mailboxes. Scammers are stealing these checks and “check washing” to steal ...

SPRING VALLEY VILLAGE, Texas — A Houston-area woman said she lost more than $12,000 after her property tax check was allegedly stolen and altered in a potential check-washing scheme. “You think you’re ...