Yahoo

Spike in checks stolen, ‘washed’ from USPS in Hilton Head area. Over $60K targeted

Ten days after mailing a $1,640 check through the U.S. Postal Service, a Hilton Head couple found the sum had been “mobile deposited” into the bank account of a man they didn’t know. Over the next two ...
Yahoo

Checks stolen, washed, cashed from USPS in Town of Tonawanda

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Town of Tonawanda police are urging residents to be vigilant after they say they have received reports of checks being stolen from the Hiler Branch USPS. The thefts occurred at ...
The Baltimore Sun

Mailed checks have become targets of robbers.

Last month, I made the mistake of placing two unpaid bills with checks inside the billing envelope into a U.S. Postal Service mailbox on USPS property. Those two mailed bills were somehow stolen and ...
FOX13 Memphis

Memphis woman worries checks were 'washed' after she dropped them off at USPS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Memphis daughter and mother worry their finances are in jeopardy after they said crooks stole and washed multiple checks from three accounts. "It's really scary," said Terra, who ...
NBC 6 South Florida

Stolen checks manipulated, cashed for $110K after post office thefts in Martin County

More than a dozen personal checks were stolen in Martin County before they were washed and cashed for $110,000 according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office. Eleven people mailed about 14 different ...
abc27

Local American Legion’s checks stolen & washed, York County man charged

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A man was accused Monday of stealing checks from an American Legion to alter them and deposit them into bank accounts, police said. York County Regional Police said in a ...
WSB Radio

Man accused of stealing $150K in checks, 300 pieces of mail in Georgia released on bond

HALL COUNTY, GA — A man accused of stealing mail in Georgia and multiple states has been released on bond in Hall County. Oakwood police say Buford man Xavier Jackson made off with at least $150,000 ...
WCTV

‘It’s a dangerous situation’: As rates of check fraud soar in Florida, leaders search for solutions

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Tallahassee bankers like Allen Burkes are sending a message. “It’s very likely if you continue to mail checks, it’s not a matter of if, but when your check is intercepted.” ...
WFSB

Watertown police give update on checks being stolen and “washed”

WATERTOWN, CT (WFSB) - The Watertown Police Department has received numerous complaints regarding checks being stolen and “washed.” This occurs after they are deposited in USPS drop boxes in various ...
Daily Herald

Charges pressed against two men accused of forging checks, theft in Springville

The Utah County Attorney’s Office is pursuing charges against two men accused of creating fraudulent checks and theft in Springville. Ernesto Munoz, 42, of Springville, is being tried on nine counts, ...
WAFB

Sheriff’s office warns of rise in identity theft, bank fraud

POINTE COUPEE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to protect themselves as washed checks are on the rise. According to the sheriff’s office, there has ...