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.

Criminals are increasingly stealing and altering paper checks in a scheme known as “check washing,” costing consumers and ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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

(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 ...

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 ...

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

An unemployed Bronx man was arrested and charged in a "check-washing" scam that police said cost Suffolk County residents more than $20,000. Suffolk police said John Dematteo, 58, was arrested earlier ...