Despite seeming retro, check fraud is experiencing a surprising resurgence, with criminals stealing billions of dollars through these schemes. According to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), ...

“If you notice suspicious activity on your account, contact your financial institution immediately and report the incident to local law enforcement," police said.

The Mansfield Division of Police would like to make residents aware of an increase in “check washing” incidents. What is check washing? Criminals steal mailed checks and use chemicals to “wash” away ...

Check washing is when thieves steal checks from mailboxes and mail carriers. Once the thieves have the checks in hand, they use common household cleaning products such as bleach or acetone to remove ...

A Palm Beach resident discovered that her $40,000 property tax check was altered and cashed by someone else — leading to the third check washing-related arrest in Palm Beach in a month. Check washing ...