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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

(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 ...

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

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 ...