Fraudsters are going old school and using household cleaners to defraud Americans of their money. Think twice before putting a check in the mail

If you're a victim of check fraud: Reach out to your bank, local police and the USPIS immediately. Banks may be able to ...
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Murrysville couple lost thousands of dollars after check made to JCPenney was ‘washed’

A couple from Murrysville reported that they mailed their check to pay their monthly bill, but instead of settling their account, they became victims of a scam that cost them thousands of dollars.

A County Mailed an $881 Check. Officials Say It Became a $20,881 Scam

A Tennessee county mailed a check for $881.08. By the time the payment was altered, officials said, it had become a ...
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‘Check washing’ is now costing Americans over $1 billion each year, says USPIS — how to spot the threat and protect yourself from becoming a statistic

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), ...
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‘Check washing’ scams still on the rise

(InvestigateTV) — Nasdaq quoted the BBB as claiming $815 million is lost each year due to check washing schemes. Check washing occurs when someone intercepts mail and uses household chemicals to “wash ...