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

Scammers have multiple ways to get their hands on your checks.

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

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

The Wintergreen Police Department said they have seen an increase in check washing schemes affecting the community.

Often described as an “old school” scam, Westfield Police Detective Jason Williams said he is currently investigating several ...

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 ...

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), ...