Police in Chapel Hill are warning residents about a rising check washing scheme after a local woman emailed town council to ...

Though only 61% of Americans wrote a check in the last year according to a 2024 survey, officials are still warning people about crime trends related to paper checks. It's easy to see why; two men ...

Check washing fraud is on the rise, exploiting mail and banking vulnerabilities. Learn about the sophisticated methods used and how to protect yourself from scams.

WXIN/WTTV – While most Americans have moved on from writing checks and dropping them in the mailbox on a regular basis, the U.S. Treasury Department said check fraud has increased 356% since the ...

Mail Theft Crisis: Why Your IRS Tax Refund Is At Risk. ... reported that one taxpayer was owed a refund of nearly $96,000 after selling his medical practice but never received the check.

Experts say that mail theft check fraud is unfortunately on the rise, so it’s important to take steps to protect yourself. Empty your mailbox promptly It’s best to not let incoming mail sit ...