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

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

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

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 ...

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

The Napa County Tax Collector is urging taxpayers to review their bank records if they paid their property taxes by mail.

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

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

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. - Checks in the mail have become the subject of thieves in the Lakewood Ranch area, with some residents seeing their bank accounts hemorrhaging money. The U.S. Postal Inspector ...

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 ...

(WJW) — With tax season underway, the Better Business Bureau serving Greater Cleveland said a growing scam is targeting people who mail checks. “The crime is known as ‘check washing,’” said Katie ...