In a matter of moments, people across the United States — including in Houston — are seeing thousands of dollars disappear ...

In spite of the obviously doctored check, the couple spent three months trying to resolve the issue, only to end up with ...

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

Check washing is a form of fraud where criminals steal mail and use common household chemicals to erase the ink on the "pay ...

With fraud on the rise throughout the country, Therese Scarlati hopes her story can prevent others from becoming victims.

Victim says altered $40 donation check was changed to $2,310 withdrawal Consumer advocates warn retirees to monitor accounts closely for fraud ...

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 ...

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 ...

With fraud on the rise throughout the country, Therese Scarlati hopes her story can prevent others from becoming victims.

If you're still writing checks and sending them in Manatee County, the sheriff’s office suggests keeping an eye on your bank ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Weisman writes about white-collar crime. While the crime may seem like something from another era, mail theft is big ...