A Long Island woman says she took every precaution to prevent check washing. She got robbed anyway.

A Long Island woman says her efforts to avoid check washing didn't keep her from being robbed, calling the experience ...
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‘Check washing’ costs Americans over $1 billion each year, says USPIS — how to spot it and protect your money

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 ...
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Check washing cases rise in Manatee County: How to protect your mail from theft

BRADENTON, Fla. - If you're still writing checks and sending them in Manatee County, the sheriff’s office suggests keeping an eye on your bank account. There are more reports of checks sent in the ...
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A Texas woman dropped off a check at the post office. Now she's out $12,000.

SPRING VALLEY VILLAGE, Texas — A Houston-area woman said she lost more than $12,000 after her property tax check was allegedly stolen and altered in a potential check-washing scheme. “You think you’re ...