Chicago couple loses nearly $11K to an old form of fraud — dozens of locals say they've experienced the same thing. How to protect your finances

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

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

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. — Residents in one Manatee County community say something as routine as dropping a check in the mail has turned costly, as investigators look into a wave of stolen and altered ...
Franklin County Free Press

Hagerstown Police Warn Public About Check Washing Scam

Photo and information obtained from Hagerstown Police Department The Hagerstown Police Department has issued a public service ...
WRAL

Cary woman warns of continued check fraud issues

A woman from Cary is warning of a check fraud issue that has impacted her for over a year. The woman, whom WRAL News is not naming due to the possibility she could face retribution, said employees at ...
WBOC

Take Extra Measures to Help Prevent Check Fraud

(StatePoint) The use of checks may be declining, but check crimes are actually on the rise due to new, creative criminal schemes. Once a check is stolen, it can be altered or signed on your behalf to ...

Expert weighs in on check washing and cooking scheme after Houston woman loses $24K from mailing check

Experts say not only to watch out for "check washing" but "cooking checks".