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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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.

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 ...

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

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 ...