Lakewood Ranch residents warn of check washing scam after checks stolen from mail

Lucker was the victim of what’s known as “check washing,” a type of fraud where thieves steal a check and erase the ink while ...
Hoodline

Lakewood Ranch Check Washing Scams Draw Postal Investigation

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Postal Service are actively digging into a string of check-washing cases in Lakewood Ranch, as reported by WTSP. According to local coverage, banks ...
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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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Cranston couple made whole after falling victim to ‘check washing’ scam

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 unbeknownst to them, that check never made it to its destination. “He ...
AZFamily

California men arrested in ‘check washing’ fraud cases across Arizona

YAVAPAI COUNTY, AZ (AZFamily) — Two men from California are facing charges in a complex check forgery operation across central and northern Arizona. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) said ...
CSR Wire

Fifth Third Bank Provides Tips on How To Avoid Becoming a Victim of Check Washing

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 ...
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Ridgewood Savings Bank partners with 104th Precinct against bank fraud

Ridgewood Savings Bank (RSB) recently partnered with the 104th Precinct in an attempt to better educate residents on how to avoid bank fraud. RSB hosted ...