Fraudsters are going old school and using household cleaners to defraud Americans of their money. Think twice before putting a check in the mail

Check washing is a big concern around government checks, including Social Security checks and tax refunds.

Crafton Police receive several reports of check-washing incidents

Crafton Police have received at least three reports of check-washing incidents involving the outside mailbox at the Crafton Post Office. Police recommend that individuals hand-deliver any checks they ...
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‘Check washing’ scams still on the rise

(InvestigateTV) — Nasdaq quoted the BBB as claiming $815 million is lost each year due to check washing schemes. Check washing occurs when someone intercepts mail and uses household chemicals to “wash ...
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Cranston couple made whole after falling victim to ‘check washing’ scam

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Cranston residents Richy and Terri Kless mailed out a $200 check two years ago as a gift to their son. But unbeknownst to them, that check never made it to its destination. “He ...
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Here's how to protect yourself from check washing scams, according to the Allegheny County DA

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County district attorney is warning residents about check washing, a scam that officials say has "exploded" since the pandemic. Check washing happens when scammers ...