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

A growing form of mail fraud known as check washing is drawing concern from financial experts and law enforcement as incidents tied to intercepted mail continue to increase across the country. The ...

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 ...

Family says fraud claim initially denied due to filing delay Incident highlights growing concerns over altered check scams ...

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

With fraud on the rise throughout the country, Therese Scarlati hopes her story can prevent others from becoming victims.

Ever sent a check only to find it was cashed but never reached the intended recipient? You could be a victim of check washing ...

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

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Cranston residents Richy and Terri Kless mailed out a $200 check two years ago as a gift to their son. But unbeknownst to them, that check never made it to its destination. “He ...

If you're still writing checks and sending them in Manatee County, the sheriff’s office suggests keeping an eye on your bank ...

BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) – Tax season is here, and the Brighton Police Department is warning of a surge in check washing scams. Brighton Police are working on 20 open cases involving check washing, where ...