A large check with your name on it from an unknown and unexpected sender? This is always a scam.

Often described as an “old school” scam, Westfield Police Detective Jason Williams said he is currently investigating several cases of a check washing scam that, so far, has cost residents over ...

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

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

Westchester County prosecutors said disgraced cop Brandon Hunter-Carney created a phony company to steal over $800,000.

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

Ever sent a check only to find it was cashed but never reached the intended recipient? You could be a victim of check washing ...

Leadington police warn of revived online check scam after $4,500 fake check case; residents urged never to send money from ...

Family says fraud claim initially denied due to filing delay Incident highlights growing concerns over altered check scams ...

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

A new phishing scam is tricking people into installing malware by pretending to be a Google security check. The page looks convincing and tells you that your Google account needs additional protection ...