Thieves take legitimate checks and chemically wash away the ink. This removes key details while leaving the signature intact.

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.

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A Georgia man has been extradited to Connecticut to face charges in connection with an alleged “intricate and ...

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

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

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

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